Data Center Network Engineer

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Remotedxb is seeking an experienced data center network architect to lead planning, design, and implementation of scalable, high-performance networking solutions. You will define architectures for AI factories and GPU-accelerated workloads while guiding Ethernet strategy across customer engagements.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Layer 2/3, VXLAN-EVPN fabrics, and network automation, with a strong focus on collaboration with cross-functional teams and PoC execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 fundamentals, Ethernet switch configuration, and TCP/IP.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting VXLAN-EVPN-based data center fabrics.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, or Puppet.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to engage directly with customers to gather requirements and design architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of advanced data center network solutions.
• Architect high-performance infrastructures for AI Factories and large-scale accelerated computing.
• Deliver expert Ethernet guidance throughout the customer engagement lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support server infrastructure and GPU-accelerated workloads.
• Create and evaluate DevOps automation for network operations, including configuration templates and deployment pipelines.
• Implement and validate network architectures across customer data centers.
• Support customer design workshops, testing cycles, and Proofs of Concept (PoCs)

Skills

L2/L3 networking

VXLAN-EVPN

Network architecture design

Automation tooling

Customer engagement

TCP/IP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / CS

Tools

Ansible

SaltStack

Puppet

Linux administration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of advanced data center network solutions
• Architect high-performance infrastructures for AI Factories and large-scale accelerated computing
• Deliver expert Ethernet guidance throughout the customer engagement lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support server infrastructure and GPU-accelerated workloads
• Create and evaluate DevOps automation for network operations, including configuration templates and deployment pipelines
• Implement and validate network architectures across customer data centers
• Support customer design workshops, testing cycles, and Proofs of Concept (PoCs)

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on networking experience
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 fundamentals, Ethernet switch configuration, and TCP/IP
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting VXLAN-EVPN-based data center fabrics
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, or Puppet
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Ability to engage directly with customers to gather requirements and design architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP or equivalent certification
• Advanced networking certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or ACE-E
• Linux administration or engineering certifications
• Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux / Cumulus OS
• Knowledge or certification in InfiniBand networking

About the Company

Matrix is a global technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products across sectors including Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, and Hi-Tech.