Expert - Data Center Network

Norconsult Telematics

Position Objectives:

• Subject matter expert in designing and implementing scalable Data Center Network (DCN) solutions.
• Focus on modern network architectures such as leaf-spine topology and network overlays.
• Lead and support large-scale telecom and enterprise network projects across design, deployment, and optimization phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including pre-sales, to develop and deliver high-impact technical solutions.
• Define and document network design standards and recommend continuous improvements for efficiency and performance.
• Apply expertise in L2/L3 protocols, routing and switching, and IP-based technologies to deliver robust networking solutions.
• Leverage knowledge of SDN, NFV, and network automation to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Data Center Network (DCN) infrastructures using leaf-spine topologies, VXLAN overlays, and EVPN control planes.
• Develop Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and High-Level Designs (HLDs) for scalable, redundant, and high-throughput network architectures.
• Configure and troubleshoot L2/L3 protocols including OSPF, BGP, eBGP, IS-IS, MSTP, RSTP, and VLAN/VXLAN segmentation.
• Lead integration of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) within data center environments.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration using tools like Python, Ansible, Terraform, or Netconf/RESTCONF APIs.
• Perform in-depth analysis of packet flows, multicast configurations, ECMP, and overlay/underlay traffic separation.
• Define QoS policies, ACLs, and implement traffic engineering strategies for latency-sensitive applications.
• Interface with multi-vendor platforms including Cisco (Nexus series), Juniper, Arista, Huawei, and Dell EMC networking solutions.
• Provide escalation-level support for complex incidents involving DCN performance, availability, and security.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and security compliance checks (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS alignment).
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and contribute to network architecture standards and templates.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to ensure seamless DCN integration with virtualization (e.g., VMware NSX, OpenStack), storage networks (e.g., FCoE, iSCSI), and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in Data Center Network design, deployment, and operations.
• Industry certifications strongly preferred: CCIE Data Center (preferred), JNCIE-DC, Arista ACE, or Huawei HCIE-DCN
• Proven expertise in L2/L3 network protocols, including but not limited to:
• OSPF, eBGP/iBGP, IS-IS, MSTP/RSTP, IGMP, PIM, VXLAN, EVPN
• Strong practical experience with leaf-spine architectures, VXLAN overlays, and BGP EVPN-based fabric designs.
• In-depth knowledge of multicast, QoS, traffic engineering, and ECMP.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor environments: Cisco Nexus, Juniper QFX, Arista, Huawei CloudEngine, Dell EMC.
• Hands-on skills in network automation and scripting using tools like Python, Ansible, Terraform, or REST APIs.
• Experience with monitoring and telemetry tools (e.g., NetFlow, sFlow, SNMP, InfluxDB, Grafana, SolarWinds).
• Understanding of data center virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, OpenStack) and their networking dependencies.
• Exposure to security best practices in data center environments (e.g., segmentation, ACLs, firewalls, zero-trust networking).
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English both written and spoken.