Senior Network Engineer

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• 1 252 283 0030Job Title : Location : Northern Virginia : On-site and RemoteRate : $80-90 p / hLength : 6 months + extensionWork Overview : We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a critical project that involves the setup and deployment of two new data centers located in Northern Virginia and Arizona.

This is an urgent, high-stakes project for a major customer and could lead to future opportunities.

The project requires hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches, NDFC, VXLAN / EVPN, and Multisite Data Center design.Key Responsibilities : Data Center Setup : Assist with racking, stacking, and validating connections between two new data centers (one in Virginia and one in Arizona) using Cisco Nexus 9K switches (4 spines, 36 leafs).Configuration & Validation : Validate network connectivity and ensure proper labeling.

Collaborate with on-site and remote teams to ensure configuration is accurate and meets best practices.Multisite Data Center Design : Configure routing, multicast, spanning tree, and interfaces across both data centers.

Leverage Cisco NDFC for provisioning and configuring the network, ensuring seamless connectivity between the two data centers.Networking Protocols : Experience with VXLAN / EVPN, spanning tree, and other complex network protocols are required to ensure optimal operation of the data center.Customer Interaction : Act as a subject matter expert, working directly with the customer to assess existing infrastructure, suggest improvements, and guide the project from start to finish.Autonomous Work : Run the project autonomously with minimal supervision, following the agreed-upon Method of Procedure (MOP) and taking responsibility for the project's success.Collaboration : Work closely with the senior architect, engineers, and other team members to roll out and validate the deployment.Required Skills and Experience : Deep Expertise in Cisco Nexus switches (Nexus 9K), VXLAN / EVPN, and NDFC.5-10 Years of Hands-On Experience with Data Center Design and Implementation, specifically in multisite environments.Experience with Cisco Nexus and configuring them in data center environments.If interested, please apply or send me an email at

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