IT & Software

Network Enigneer - DataCentre

Xcede

London · England · United Kingdom

Senior DataCentre Network Engineer

We're looking for a highly experienced Data Centre Network Engineer to join a boutique consultancy in the networks and infrastructure space. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern data centre fabrics, with VXLAN/EVPN at the core. You'll be a senior technical authority, staying hands-on while leading complex client engagements.

Senior DataCentre Network Engineer

We're looking for a highly experienced Data Centre Network Engineer to join a boutique consultancy in the networks and infrastructure space. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern data centre fabrics, with VXLAN/EVPN at the core. You'll be a senior technical authority, staying hands-on while leading complex client engagements.

Hybrid, London
2-3 days per week on site

Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and deliver datacentre network solutions, with a strong focus on VXLAN/EVPN fabrics.
  • Engineer hands-on across Cisco (Nexus/NX-OS, ACI) and Arista (EOS, CloudVision) data centre environments.
  • Lead data centre builds, migrations and transformation projects from design through to implementation.
  • Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients, translating business requirements into robust, scalable network designs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Layer 2/Layer 3 and fabric issues in high-availability, low-latency environments.
  • Produce and review high- and low-level designs, implementation plans and technical documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers across project teams.

Key Requirements/Background

  • Extensive experience as a Data Centre/Network Engineer at a senior level.
  • Deep hands-on expertise in VXLAN, EVPN and VLAN design, including BGP as the EVPN control plane.
  • Strong experience with Cisco and Arista data centre platforms.
  • CCNP Data Center/Enterprise as a minimum; CCIE (or working towards it) highly desirable.
  • Background in financial services or hyperscale/large-scale cloud environments strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading data centre design and delivery projects end to end.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage both technical and senior non-technical stakeholders.
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