Network Datacenter Lead

Staffworxs; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Staffworxs in New Albany, OH seeks an experienced Network Datacenter Lead to design, deploy, and operate large-scale data center networks. You will lead technical teams, drive spine-leaf/Clos architectures, and ensure high availability and performance across critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes hands-on routing and switching, network automation, and collaboration with data center, cloud, security, and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with data center focus.
• Expertise in spine-leaf and Clos data center architectures.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale routing and switching.
• Proficient in BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN.
• Strong Python, Ansible, and REST API skills for automation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and operations of data center network infrastructure.
• Oversee provisioning, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, and network infra.
• Mentor engineers and ensure adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver network solutions.
• Drive network automation using Python and IaC tools.
• Support high-speed connectivity up to 400G/800G as applicable.

Skills

Routing & Switching

BGP/IS-IS/OSPF

Network Automation

Leadership & Collaboration

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Job description

At Staffworxs, we don’t just connect talent — we power transformation. Headquartered in Cedar Park, TX, with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the world’s top brands, who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If you’re ready to make an impact, you’re in the right place.

Job Title: Network Datacenter Lead

Location: New Albany, OH

Job Type: 12 Months Contract

Position Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Datacenter Lead to lead the design, deployment, configuration, and operations of large-scale data center network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on expertise in data center networking, network automation, routing and switching, and troubleshooting complex network environments.

The candidate will lead technical teams, coordinate infrastructure deployments, ensure network reliability, and support scalable, high-performance data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data center network design, implementation, deployment, and operational support.
• Oversee network provisioning, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting across large-scale data center environments.
• Provide technical leadership for routing, switching, and network infrastructure technologies.
• Manage and troubleshoot BGP, IS‑IS, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VXLAN, EVPN, and related networking protocols.
• Work with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and other enterprise‑grade networking platforms.
• Lead spine‑leaf and Clos network architecture deployments.
• Collaborate with data center, cloud, systems, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver network solutions.
• Drive network automation using Python, Ansible, APIs, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Support high‑speed connectivity, including 100G/400G/800G Ethernet and optical networking, as applicable.
• Perform root cause analysis, incident management, capacity planning, and network performance optimization.
• Establish and maintain network design documents, implementation plans, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Mentor engineers and ensure adherence to network standards, change management, and operational best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with significant experience in data center networking.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in routing, switching, and large‑scale network infrastructure.
• Experience with BGP, IS‑IS, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, and related protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Arista network equipment.
• Strong understanding of spine‑leaf and Clos network architectures.
• Experience with network provisioning, troubleshooting, configuration, and deployment.
• Knowledge of network automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, or similar tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, technical leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work onsite and coordinate with cross‑functional infrastructure teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure, or AI data center environments.
• Knowledge of high‑speed optical networking, fiber connectivity, and transceivers.
• Experience with network telemetry, monitoring, and performance tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or JNCIE.

Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.