Senior Data Center Network Engineer - RDT Hosting and Infrastructure (HI)

Roche; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Data Center Network Engineer to design scalable spine-leaf fabrics and lead large initiatives, emphasizing automation with Arista AVD and Ansible. You will architect resilient, high-performance networks and guide complex deployments globally.

You bring deep Arista EOS and EVPN-VXLAN expertise, a technical degree, and ideally CCIE-level credentials. You will mentor engineers, drive reliability via SLOs, and help steer strategic vendor choices for long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with relevant industry experience; CCIE-level expertise is highly desirable.
• Deep mastery of Arista EOS and EVPN-VXLAN architectures for large-scale fabrics.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Arista AVD, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines for network automation.
• Strategic ability to translate complex system concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable networks: end-to-end design of spine-leaf fabrics and L2/L3 topologies.
• Drive technical leadership: act as Solution Architect for large initiatives, manage resources and risks.
• Implement Network as Code: develop Arista AVD, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
• Diagnose complex network incidents with deep root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Define and maintain SLOs with telemetry for five-nines availability.
• Translate roadmaps into business value and steer vendor evaluations.
• Oversee brownfield-to-greenfield migrations with hitless cutovers.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster fabric performance improvements.

Skills

Arista EOS

EVPN-VXLAN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

CCIE certification desirable

Tools

Arista AVD

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Senior Data Center Network Engineer (d/f/m)

Introduction

At Roche, we believe that every voice matters, and we invite you to bring your unique perspective to our team. As a Senior Data Center Network Engineer, you will join a culture of technical excellence, architecting resilient, high-performance infrastructures that empower our global mission. You will act as a technical expert, leveraging advanced automation to solve critical business challenges and drive our digital evolution.

The Opportunity:

• Architect Scalable Networks: Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of "first-time-right" network solutions, specifically focusing on Spine-Leaf topologies and L2/L3 fabrics
• Drive Technical Leadership: Act as a Solution Architect for large initiatives, managing resource estimation, dependencies, and risk mitigation across technical teams
• Implement Network as Code: Modernize operations by developing and maintaining Arista AVD, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure scalable, repeatable deployments
• Master Complex Problem Solving: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose complex network incidents, performing deep root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Maximize System Reliability: Define and maintain Service Level Objectives (SLOs) through advanced telemetry and streaming analytics to ensure "five-nines" availability
• Influence Strategic Roadmaps: Translate technical roadmaps into business value for stakeholders and steer vendor product evaluations to align with long-term strategy
• Lead Seamless Migrations: Oversee high-stakes brownfield-to-greenfield migrations with a focus on hitless cutovers and zero-downtime execution
• Foster Innovation and Growth: Proactively refine fabric performance and mentor junior engineers, contributing to a workplace culture of continuous learning

Who you are:

• Experienced Architect: You bring deep mastery of Arista EOS and EVPN-VXLAN architectures, with a proven track record of designing large-scale fabrics
• Educated Professional: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and bring years of relevant industry experience; CCIE-level expertise is highly desirable
• Automation Expert: You are proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specifically using Arista AVD, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines for network automation
• Strategic Thinker: You possess the ability to translate complex system concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Resilient Problem Solver: You demonstrate expert-level troubleshooting skills and remain decisive in high-pressure, complex technical scenarios
• Project Leader: You have significant experience leading technical teams through complex project dependencies and risk management
• Visionary Engineer: You are a proactive learner who stays ahead of industry trends to maintain architectural excellence in modern fabric environments

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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.