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Title posted on Talent.com - Datacenter Network Architect - VXLAN EVPN & Cisco Nexus
Posted on May 23, 2026 by Employer details Astra North Infoteck Inc.
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<b>Job Description</b><br><span id="spandesc"><table style="white-space:pre-wrap; border-collapse:collapse"><tbody><tr><td style="height:22px; width:608px; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; font-weight:normal; text-align:left; vertical-align:top; padding:2px 4px; overflow:hidden"><b>Datacenter Network Architect - VXLAN / EVPN & Cisco Nexus</b><b><br/></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div> <br/></div><div>Location / Work-style: Remote<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Skills: Juniper Data Center<br/></div><div>Experience Required: 7+ Years<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Roles & Responsibilities:<br/></div><div>Datacenter Architecture & Design<br/></div><div>? Design and architect modern datacenter network infrastructures, including Spine Leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, and fabric-based topologies.<br/></div><div>? Develop detailed HLD (High-Level Design) and LLD (Low-Level Design) documentation for new deployments and upgrades.<br/></div><div>? Evaluate current infrastructure and define future-state architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.<br/></div><div>? Lead architecture discussions with clients and internal teams to define technical roadmaps and standards.<br/></div><div>Implementation & Deployment<br/></div><div>? Oversee and guide deployment of Cisco Nexus, ACI, VMware NSX, and related DC technologies.<br/></div><div>? Drive end to end implementation of datacenter fabrics including underlay/overlay setup.<br/></div><div>? Validate configurations, perform network readiness checks, and support migration planning and execution.<br/></div><div>? Manage application networking integrations, including load balancers, firewalls, and security overlays.<br/></div><div>Operations, Troubleshooting & Escalations<br/></div><div>? Act as the highest technical escalation point for datacenter network issues, including P1/P2 incidents.<br/></div><div>? Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, virtualization, and fabric-related issues.<br/></div><div>? Analyze network performance and recommend improvements in stability, throughput, and redundancy.<br/></div><div>? Support operational teams with advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.<br/></div><div>Security & Governance<br/></div><div>? Implement and maintain secure network designs, including micro segmentation, ACLs, firewalls, and RBAC models.<br/></div><div>? Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and industry best practices.<br/></div><div>? Work with security teams to integrate firewalls, IPS/IDS, WAF, and segmentation policies into datacenter designs.<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Must Have:<br/></div><div>? Core Datacenter Networking Skills<br/></div><div>? Deep knowledge of Datacenter architectures: Spine Leaf, Clos, Multi Tier, VXLAN, EVPN, and Fabric technologies.<br/></div><div>? Hands on expertise with Cisco Nexus platforms (5K/7K/9K), ACI, or equivalent solutions from Arista, Juniper, or VMware.<br/></div><div>? Strong understanding of L2/L3 switching and routing, including technologies such as:<br/></div><div>? OSPF, BGP, IS IS<br/></div><div>? STP, vPC, MLAG, HSRP/VRRP<br/></div><div>? FabricPath, OTV, VDCs<br/></div><div>? Proficiency with VXLAN/EVPN fabric design, underlay/overlay integrations, and controller based architectures.<br/></div><div>? Datacenter Virtualization & Compute<br/></div><div>? Experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter and network virtualization (NSX T preferred).<br/></div><div>? Understanding of server virtualization, distributed switching, and virtual routing.<br/></div><div>? Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platforms like Nutanix or Cisco HyperFlex.<br/></div><div>? Datacenter Security<br/></div><div>? Strong understanding of micro segmentation, firewall integration, and secure fabric design.<br/></div><div>? Experience with data center firewalls (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet).<br/></div><div>? Knowledge of AAA, TACACS+, RBAC, and- Location Toronto, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$10,000MONTH monthly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #620649810251162343
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