Data Center Switch – Senior System Engineer / Architect

WNC Corp.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WNC Corp. in Milpitas, CA seeks a Senior System Engineer/Architect to design and validate spine-leaf fabrics, VXLAN/EVPN overlays, and scalable data center networks. You will evaluate core/top-of-rack switches, guide build-versus-buy decisions, and lead automation efforts using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.

Strong emphasis on security, reliability, and zero-trust integration. Requirements include 5+ years in enterprise or hyperscale data center networking, expertise in BGP/EVPN/VXLAN, and

Qualifications

• Experience with data center fabrics (spine-leaf, Clos) and VXLAN/EVPN
• Proficiency in L2/L3 networking protocols (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, OSPF, IPv6)
• Experience evaluating switches and hardware, and performing build-vs-buy analyses
• Automation experience with IaC tools and network provisioning
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Architect spine-leaf and Clos fabrics for large-scale traffic
• Lead switch hardware evaluations and vendor selections
• Drive network automation and IaC using Python/Ansible
• Design high-availability routing and switching (BGP/OSPF/EVPN) to meet SLAs
• Implement zero-trust network security concepts and micro-segmentation
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents and perform deep-packet analysis

Skills

BGP

EVPN

VXLAN

OSPF

IPv6

Python

Go

Automation

SONiC/NX-OS/EOS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Python

Ansible

Go

Linux

Job description

Data Center Switch – Senior System Engineer / ArchitectWe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.### Data Center Switch – Senior System Engineer / ArchitectApply: 1525 McCarthy Blvd, Suite 206, Milpitas, CA 95035, U.S.A.: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_261112722*We are a leading company in the wireless broadband communications industry looking for talented professionals with a winning attitude.***Job Description****Role Overview & Core Responsibilities*** **Fabric & Topology Design:** Architect and validate spine-leaf, Clos, and VXLAN/EVPN overlay fabrics to handle massive east-west traffic.* **Switch & Hardware Evaluation:** Lead build-vs-buy assessments, merchant silicon vs. custom ASIC analysis, and vendor selection for core and top-of-rack (ToR) switches.* **Network Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):** Drive zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), telemetry, and configuration management using Python, Ansible, or NDFC.* **High Availability & Reliability:** Design redundant routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EVPN) to meet strict service-level agreements (SLAs) and Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) goals.* **Security & Zero Trust Integration:** Implement micro-segmentation, ACLs, and enterprise firewall architectures aligned with zero-trust models.* **Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting:** Conduct deep-packet analysis, buffer tuning, congestion control, and root-cause analysis for complex network incidents.**Key Qualifications & Requirements*** **Technical Skills:** + Deep expertise in L2/L3 networking protocols (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, OSPF, IPv6). + Proficiency in network operating systems (SONiC, Cisco NX-OS, Arista EOS, or Cumulus). + Scripting and automation skills in Python, Go, or shell scripting, plus container/Linux environments.* **Experience:** 5+ to 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise or hyperscale data center networking, switch architecture, or platform engineering.* **Education:** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.**Education**Bachelor - Computer Science**Work Experience****Language****Skills**[Job Competency] Planning and Organizing, [Job Competency] Process Improvement, ANSYS IcePak (Simulation Software), Autodesk AutoCAD, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, FloTHERM (Thermal Analysis Software), Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfers, Injection Moldings, Machining, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Material Selection, Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Prediction For Electronic Components, SolidWorks, Tolerance Analysis, Virtual Prototyping