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

STI; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking an experienced network architect to own DDI services and lead EVPN‑VXLAN, Leaf‑Spine deployments in large data centers. You will design, configure, and support DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and NTP for enterprise clients, while shaping core infrastructure architecture and migration efforts.

You will work with Juniper and Arista switches, ensuring robust underlay/overlay integration, BGP routing proficiency, and comprehensive troubleshooting across hw/sw/config/design domains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive network design, deployment & implementation experience.
• Juniper certifications (JNCIP/JNCIA-DC) preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Engineering/IT or equivalent.

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 on Juniper and Arista hardware switches in data center networks.
• Experience in Leaf & Spine architecture and EVPN-VXLAN environments.
• Assist in upgrade and migration of core switches and document processes.

Skills

Leaf-Spine

EVPN-VXLAN

Underlay/Overlay Networking

EVPN Type 2/5

BGP Routing

Data Center Networking

NTP

IPv4/IPv6

Port-Channel Configuration

IP Fabric

BFD

IPv6 Experience

Juniper QFX

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Network Engineering/IT

Juniper certifications (JNCIP/JNCIA-DC)

Tools

Infoblox DDI

Juniper QFX

Arista switches

IP Fabric tooling

Job description

Why it's #1:

• 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

• 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 #2:

• 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.