Senior Data Center Ethernet Architect (Remote)

INSPYR Solutions

Maryland Heights (MO)

Remote

USD 103,000 - 107,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Sr. Ethernet Network Engineer to support large-scale AI and HPC data center deployments.

You will deploy, validate, troubleshoot, and operationalize complex Ethernet fabrics for GPU compute clusters, partnering with engineering teams and data center staff to ensure reliable deployments. The role requires deep data center networking expertise, Linux administration, and leaf-spine/CLOS experience.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience with Ethernet switching, routing, and TCP/IP networking.
Expert-level experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting data center leaf-spine/CLOS architectures.
4+ years of hands-on experience with:
- BGP
- EVPN
- VXLAN
3+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
2+ years of Python and Ansible automation experience.
Experience with ZTP, PXE, and DHCP-based provisioning technologies.
Experience supporting customer-facing engagements in professional services, consulting, or technical support environments.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for technical operations and automation development.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently in a remote, shift-based support environment.

Responsibilities

Perform cluster bring-up activities using approved deployment methodologies, automation workflows, and configuration standards.
Design and validate large-scale Ethernet fabrics utilizing CLOS and leaf-spine architectures.
Develop IP addressing plans and validate network topology, connectivity documentation, and infrastructure designs.
Build, provision, test, and validate network switch configurations in lab and production environments.
Configure and troubleshoot inter-node networking, including RoCE-enabled environments.
Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python and Ansible.
Troubleshoot network, hardware, cabling, and configuration issues during deployment and operational support activities.
Partner with data center technicians and remote-hands teams to coordinate remediation efforts.
Document incidents, troubleshooting findings, root cause analysis, and deployment outcomes.
Create deployment records, configuration artifacts, validation reports, and operational handoff documentation.
Communicate project status, risks, blockers, and technical updates to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.