Sr. Network and Data Center Engineer

Design, implement, and support enterprise routing and switching infrastructure for customer projects. Architect and deploy SD-WAN solutions to meet customer connectivity and performance requirements. Architect and deploy Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, with particular focus on AppGate. Design and implement Cisco SD-Access architectures for campus and branch environments. Design, deploy, and support advanced Cisco ACI environments, including multisite and multipod architectures. Design and implement broader data center technologies, including compute, storage networking, and virtualization-related networking. Develop and implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) strategies for customer environments. Provide technical leadership on pre-sales activities, including solution design, bill of materials, and technical proposals, in collaboration with the sales team. Prepare detailed technical documentation, including low-level designs (LLDs), high-level designs (HLDs), and as built documentation. Lead project implementation and act as the escalation point for complex network and data center troubleshooting. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers. Stay current with emerging networking and data center technologies and industry best practices. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Extensive, hands-on experience (from 5-7 years preferred) in enterprise networking and data center engineering, ideally within a system integrator or professional services environment. Deep expertise in enterprise routing and switching (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, spanning-tree, VXLAN). Proven, hands-on experience with SD-WAN design and deployment. Proven, hands-on experience with ZTNA solutions, specifically AppGate. Strong experience designing and deploying Cisco SD-Access. Advanced expertise in Cisco ACI, including multisite and multipod design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Solid understanding of data center technologies, architectures, and best practices. Experience designing and implementing DR and business continuity strategies. Relevant certifications strongly preferred, such as CCNP/CCIE Enterprise or Data Center, AppGate certification, and Cisco ACI-related certifications. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with customers.