Lead Networks & Telecommunications Engineer

EPAM Systems; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Multisport card

Shopping vouchers

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Lead Networks & Telecommunications Engineer to own architecture, security, and automation of global Cisco ACI data center fabrics.

You will design advanced load balancing and ADC solutions, define service offerings with explicit SLOs, and drive GitOps-style automation across production environments. You will also build hybrid IaC pipelines for F5 BIG-IP LTM/SSL services, perform VRF remap testing, and lead ESG micro-segmentation initiatives while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Cisco ACI experience (Multi-Pod/Multi-Site) and Nexus platforms.
• Strong VXLAN and vPC know-how in data center fabrics.
• 5+ years with F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM) and Citrix NetScaler is preferred.
• Proficient in Python, Terraform, and Ansible for automation.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps Pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture, security, and automation of global Cisco ACI data center fabrics.
• Define service offerings and SLOs for ADC and DCLAN across environments.
• Build IaC pipelines and validated deployment scripts for F5 BIG-IP migrations.
• Lead Kubernetes workload integration with ACI and ensure zero leakage policies.
• Drive micro-segmentation strategy and secure incident recovery testing.

Skills

Cisco ACI

VXLAN

F5 BIG-IP

Python

Terraform

Ansible/AWX

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps Pipelines

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Networks & Telecommunications Engineer to own the architecture, security, and automation of global Cisco ACI data center fabrics while driving the design and delivery of advanced load balancing and ADC solutions across production environments.Please note that travel to the Netherlands is required.ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture, security, product and service design, automation, and innovation efforts for a global Cisco ACI fabric across production data center environmentsDefine product descriptions and tiered service offerings for ADC and DCLAN services, including explicit SLOs for availability, failover time, and change-request lead timeMaintain service catalog alignment to business consumption modelsDesign and implement secure incident recovery environments using ACI VRF remap as the containment primitive to enable isolated failover testing across Firepower, FortiGate, and F5 without production impactIdentify and document platform constraints impacting VRF remap behaviorArchitect and deliver F5 BIG-IP Dual-PBR No-SNAT migrations on ACI 6.0, producing validated configuration bundles, automated deployment scripts, and validation documentationDrive ACI ESG micro-segmentation strategy and migration execution, including phased contract designBuild Python tooling for tenant migration validation and configuration generationDesign Cilium BGP L3Out integration for Kubernetes workloads on ACI, including BFD tuning for VMware compatibility and route-map controls to prevent pod CIDR leakage into the fabric VRFBuild hybrid IaC pipelines for F5 BIG-IP LTM/SSL services with tiered service models and ServiceNow-triggered provisioningEnsure operational excellence by sustaining high fabric availability, reducing unscheduled outages, meeting aggressive CVE patch timelines, and maintaining strong zero-trust segmentation audit scoresRequirements5+ years of experience with Cisco ACI (Multi-Pod, Multi-Site, ESG, PBR Service Graphs, APIC REST API) and Nexus 9K/7K/5K platforms5+ years of experience with VXLAN and vPC technologies in data center fabric environments3+ years of experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS, iRules, PBR, DSR, SNAT/No-SNAT) and Citrix NetScalerEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higherNice to haveSkills in Terraform and Ansible/AWX for infrastructure automationProficiency in Python for scripting and tooling developmentFamiliarity with GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps PipelinesWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.