Senior Data Center & Cloud Networking Architect

Mount Sinai; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a highly experienced Senior Data Center & Cloud Networking Engineer for a hybrid role (3 days onsite / 2 days remote). You will lead data center networking architectures, VXLAN/EVPN fabrics, and cloud on‑ramp solutions with Equinix Fabric, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and OCI FastConnect.

The role requires deep expertise in NX‑OS, spine‑leaf designs, BGP, and secure, scalable connectivity across on‑prem and public clouds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years minimum experience; healthcare technology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of next‑generation data center networks based on Cisco Nexus (NX‑OS), VXLAN/EVPN fabrics, and spine‑leaf designs.
• Design and implement hybrid cloud connectivity solutions (Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, OCI FastConnect, Equinix Fabric).
• Own and optimize L2/L3 protocols (BGP underlay/overlay, multicast, advanced routing).
• Serve as SME for Nexus platforms (Nexus 9K, FEX, data center switching).
• Architect secure, resilient connectivity between on‑prem, colocation, and public clouds; develop and maintain runbooks.
• Lead troubleshooting of multi‑domain networks; drive automation and operational improvements; mentor engineers.

Skills

VXLAN/EVPN

BGP

Nexus NX-OS

Spine-leaf

Cloud networking

Azure ExpressRoute

AWS Direct Connect

OCI FastConnect

Network automation

Equinix Fabric

Security segmentation

Python/Ansible/Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Cisco Nexus NX-OS

Nexus 9K

Fabric Extenders (FEX)

Catalyst Center

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a highly experienced Senior Data Center & Cloud Networking Engineer for a hybrid role (3 days onsite / 2 days remote). You will lead data center networking architectures, VXLAN/EVPN fabrics, and cloud on‑ramp solutions with Equinix Fabric, Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and OCI FastConnect.

The role requires deep expertise in NX‑OS, spine‑leaf designs, BGP, and secure, scalable connectivity across on‑prem and public clouds.