Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri
Job Description
Data Center Architect- 6 month initial engagement- RemotePosition Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Center Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in implementing VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) datacenters and possess in-depth knowledge of NDFC (Network Design and Fabric Controller) and ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) Multi-site solutions. This role requires a strong background in Data Center Network Design, including both High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing complex design projects, ensuring robust and scalable data center solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement VXLAN datacenter solutions, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive HLD and LLD documentation for data center network designs.
- Lead the architecture and design efforts for NDFC and ACI Multi-site deployments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective data center network designs.
- Conduct thorough assessments of existing data center environments and provide recommendations for improvements and optimizations.
- Ensure alignment of data center designs with industry best practices and organizational standards.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the design and implementation phases.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in data center networking and incorporate relevant advancements into design strategies.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing VXLAN datacenter solutions.
- Strong expertise in NDFC and ACI Multi-site architectures.
- Extensive knowledge of Data Center Network Design principles, including HLD and LLD.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex design projects and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center) are highly desirable.
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools in data center environments.
- Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) concepts.
- Knowledge of security best practices in data center network design.
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