Lead Data Center Networking Architect for AI & GPU Fabric

GTN Technical Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GTN Technical Staffing seeks a Network Data Center Architect to design and evolve scalable, resilient data center networks for private and hybrid cloud platforms. This senior IC role defines technical direction, architecture standards, and hands-on solutions across multi-vendor environments focused on Arista-based fabrics.

The ideal candidate is an expert in large-scale data center networking with AI/GPU workloads, automation, and IaC, including proficiency with EVPN/VXLAN, Arista CVP/AVD, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data center networking or infrastructure engineering.
• Deep expertise with EVPN/VXLAN and large-scale routed fabrics.
• Hands-on experience with Arista EOS and CloudVision (CVP/AVD).
• Experience designing private cloud, AI/GPU, or HPC environments.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code using Python, Terraform, Ansible, AVD, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of BGP, large-scale routing, segmentation, and resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Architect and standardize modern data center network designs for scale and performance.
• Lead multi-vendor architecture decisions, emphasizing Arista platforms.
• Develop reference architectures and technical standards aligned with AVD and CVP.
• Design and operate Arista-based fabrics and centralized management with CVP.
• Collaborate with compute/platform teams to align networks with AI/GPU workloads.
• Drive automation-first networking and IaC solutions for provisioning and lifecycle management.
• Ensure secure, scalable hybrid connectivity between private data centers and public clouds.

Skills

EVPN/VXLAN

Arista EOS

CloudVision CVP

Automation

IaC

Python

Terraform

Ansible

BGP

Networking Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Arista CVP

AVD

CloudVision CVaaS

Terraform

Job description

GTN Technical Staffing seeks a Network Data Center Architect to design and evolve scalable, resilient data center networks for private and hybrid cloud platforms. This senior IC role defines technical direction, architecture standards, and hands-on solutions across multi-vendor environments focused on Arista-based fabrics.

The ideal candidate is an expert in large-scale data center networking with AI/GPU workloads, automation, and IaC, including proficiency with EVPN/VXLAN, Arista CVP/AVD, and