Senior Data Center Network Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Great office locations

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior Data Center Network Engineer to lead the design, evolution, and transformation of large-scale data center infrastructures. You will shape architectures, drive automation, and ensure secure, resilient networks across complex environments.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to CI/CD for network changes, and support incident resolution while delivering observability and capacity planning for national and international projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in large-scale data center environments.
• Minimum of 3 years in production network automation projects.
• Experience with Data Center transformation programs will be valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve data center architectures based on Spine-Leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, OSPF, and DCI.
• Develop and strengthen perimeter security solutions using next-generation firewalls, segmentation, micro‑segmentation, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancing.
• Create automation solutions for the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of network equipment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for network changes, featuring automated validation, pre‑deployment testing, and rollback mechanisms.
• Develop observability and telemetry capabilities for monitoring and capacity planning.
• Participate in resolving complex incidents and conducting root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Spine-Leaf architecture

VXLAN/EVPN

BGP and OSPF

vPC/MLAG

Layer 2 protection & STP

QoS & Multicast

Data Center Interconnect (DCI)

NAT, IPsec/SSL VPNs

Segmentation & Micro-segmentation

DMZ & Zero Trust

IDS/IPS

WAF & DDoS mitigation

Load Balancers (F5 or equivalent)

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where can you make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

YOUR ROLE

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior Data Center Network Engineer to join a team responsible for the architecture, evolution, and transformation of large‑scale data center infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evolve data center architectures based on Spine-Leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, OSPF, and DCI.
• Develop and strengthen perimeter security solutions using next-generation firewalls, segmentation, micro‑segmentation, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancing.
• Create automation solutions for the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of network equipment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for network changes, featuring automated validation, pre‑deployment testing, and rollback mechanisms.
• Develop observability and telemetry capabilities for monitoring and capacity planning.
• Participate in resolving complex incidents and conducting root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the adoption of new technologies.

YOUR PROFILE

• Strong experience with Spine-Leaf architecture
• VXLAN/EVPN
• BGP and OSPF
• vPC/MLAG
• Layer 2 protection and STP
• QoS and Multicast
• Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
• NAT, IPsec/SSL VPNs
• Segmentation and Micro‑segmentation
• DMZ and Zero Trust
• IDS/IPS
• WAF and DDoS mitigation
• Load Balancers (F5 or equivalent)

NICE TO HAVE

• At least 5 years in large‑scale Data Center environments
• Minimum of 3 years in production network automation projects
• Experience with Data Center transformation programs will be valued

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work life balance.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting edge technologies.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is an AI‑powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology, and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.