Data Center Network Engineer :: EVPN-VXLAN & Leaf-Spine, Juniper QFX, Infoblox DDI, BGP Routing

Software Technology, Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Technology, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Networking Engineer specializing in EVPN-VXLAN and Leaf-Spine architectures. You will design, deploy, and troubleshoot modern data center networks for large-scale enterprise environments.

The role emphasizes DDI services, BGP routing, IP Fabric, and Juniper QFX/Arista switching experience. Expect a 24x7 shift in a global support posture with overlaps to APJ/EMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing, configuring, and supporting the DNS, DHCP, IPAM & NTP needs of enterprise customers.
• Develop architecture and design specifications for core features and components of the Infoblox DDI core infrastructure.
• Experience working in data center network environments.
• Strong experience in Leaf & Spine architectures.
• Assist in network and equipment problem troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in EVPN-VXLAN architecture and EVPN type routes (Type 2/5).
• Strong understanding of underlay and overlay design and BGP routing.

Skills

Leaf-Spine architectures

EVPN-VXLAN design

underlay/overlay networking

EVPN Type 2/Type 5 routes

BGP routing

IP Fabric design

Port-channel configuration

EVPN-VXLAN knowledge

IPv6

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Network Engineering/Information Technology

5+ years network design/deployment experience

Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP-DC certifications

Tools

Juniper QFX 5120/5130 switches

Arista switching

Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Job description

. Data Center Networking & EVPN-VXLAN Architecture

• Strong experience with Leaf-Spine architectures
• EVPN-VXLAN design, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of underlay/overlay networking, EVPN Type 2 and Type 5 routes, and IP Fabric design
• Experience operating in large-scale enterprise data center environments

Why it's #1:

This is the core of the role. The majority of the requirements revolve around modern data center network architecture and EVPN-VXLAN technologies.

2. Juniper Switching Expertise (QFX Series)

• Hands-on experience with Juniper QFX 5120/5130 switches
• Configuration, upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting
• Juniper certifications (JNCIA/JNCIP-DC) are a plus
• Experience with Arista switching is also valuable

Why it's #2:

The hiring manager is clearly looking for someone who can jump into a Juniper-based environment and support complex switching infrastructure with minimal ramp-up.

3. DDI Services & Routing Protocols

• Infoblox DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI) administration and design
• Strong BGP routing knowledge
• NTP, IPv4/IPv6, BFD, port-channel configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting enterprise network services and resolving complex network issues

Why it's #3:

While the network architecture is critical, the role specifically calls out ownership of DDI services and deep routing expertise, making this a key differentiator.

Job Description

• Designing, configuring, and supporting the DNS, DHCP, IPAM & NTP needs of enterprise customers.
• Develop architecture and design specifications for core features and components of the Infoblox DDI core infrastructure Experience of Working on Juniper and Arista Hardware switches .
• Experience of working in the data center network environment
• Strong experience in Leaf & Spine architecture
• Should be able to assist in resolving any issues encountered due to hw/sw/config/design issues.
• Good experience in Juniper QFX 5120/5130 series of switches
• Assist in network & equipment problem troubleshooting
• Ethernet VPN-Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN) architecture knowledge
• Good Understanding of EVPN type routes and EVPN Type 2 and Type 5 Route Coexistence implementation
• Proficiency in BGP routing protocols
• Strong understanding of underlay and overlay architecture
• Understanding of overlay services
• Experience in upgrade and migration of core switches
• Strong experience in troubleshooting
• Good documentation and process experience
• Port channel configuration and troubleshooting experience
• IP Fabric and BFD experience
• IPv6 experience is added plus .

Education and Experience requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in network design, deployment and implementation in IT networks and network security
• Juniper certifications will be added Plus ( JNCIP/JNCIA -DC)

Should be flexible to work in 24*7 rotational shifts. Candidates must be willing to shift work hours to support partner peer in APJ or EMEA. Some overlap coverage for passdown.