Data Center Engineer

TEKsystems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Data Center Networking engineer to design, implement, and optimize complex data center networks. The role requires Masters degree and CCNP/CCIE (R&S/DC) certifications, with deep knowledge of L2/L3 protocols and hands-on Nexus switch experience.

You will work with VXLAN, EVPN, OTV, LISP, and Cisco SDN tools such as ACI and DCNM, ensuring robust, scalable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience with L2/L3 networking protocols and routing.
• Hands-on with Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K platforms.
• Experience with VXLAN, EVPN, OTV, LISP.
• Familiarity with Cisco SDN technologies (ACI, DCNM).

Skills

L2/L3 Networking

Nexus switches

VXLAN

EVPN

OSPF

BGP

STP

HSRP

LISP

Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K

Education

Masters degree

Tools

Cisco ACI

Cisco DCNM

Job description

DATA CENTER EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS CCNP, CCIE (R&S/ DC)

Education: College/University degree or equivalent (Masters)

REQUIRED SKILLS [Must have and should meet all the below standards for qualifying to this role]

• Deep technical knowledge / understandings of L2 / L3 networking protocols and technologies (VPC, STP, HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
• Strong Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K platform knowledge and hands-on experience
• Knowledge of overlay technologies VXLAN, BGP EVPN, OTV, LISP
• Knowledge and understandings of Cisco SDN based technologies such as Cisco ACI, Cisco Programmable Network Portfolio (Standalone VXLAN-Fabric) and DCNM. DESIRED SKILLS [Good to have or value add to this role]
• Familiar with computing, virtualization, and container environments (Cisco UCS, Hyperflex, VMware, Microsoft, Kubernetes