Senior Data Center Network Engineer

HRUCKUS

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 103,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

HRUCKUS is seeking a Senior Data Center Network Engineer (Cisco ACI) for a hybrid assignment in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on decommissioning large-scale data center infrastructure while migrating services and maintaining strict change control.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of enterprise networking experience with Cisco ACI/Nexus, CCNP certification, and strong communication skills; CCIE and Python/Ansible are a plus. Salary is up to $70-$75 per hour.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of enterprise and data center networking experience.
Advanced Cisco Data Center Networking (Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ACI, Routing & Switching).
Experience in Data Center Decommissioning, Migration Planning, and Infrastructure Consolidation in brownfield environments.
Expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN.
Active CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center.
Excellent communication skills (8/10).
US work authorization (W-2 only).

Responsibilities

Conduct network audits to identify infrastructure targeted for retirement.
Back up configurations, routing tables, and VLAN databases before decommissioning activities.
Design and execute traffic migration strategies to maintain service continuity.
Decommission routers, switches, and firewalls while maintaining accurate network documentation.
Migrate legacy infrastructure to modern data center platforms.
Lead terminal server consolidation initiatives.
Perform post-migration testing and validation activities.
Operate within change management and CAB approval processes.
Coordinate migration activities with infrastructure, operations, and project teams.

Skills

Cisco Data Center

10+ years networking

Routing & Switching

CCNP Enterprise

CCNP Data Center

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Communication skills

W-2 work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Juniper MX/EX

F5 BIG-IP

SolarWinds

Visio

Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking a Sr. Data Center Network Engineer (Cisco ACI) for a Hybrid Assignment in Pittsburgh, PA

We seek to fill a Sr. Data Center Network Engineer (Cisco ACI) role in Pittsburgh, PA

The ideal candidate is a Pittsburgh, PA resident with 10+ years of enterprise and data center networking experience, deep hands-on expertise in Cisco technologies (Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ACI), and a CCNP certification, alongside nice-to-have experience with CCIE certification and Python or Ansible automation.

Thanks,

Executive Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Sr. Data Center Network Engineer (Cisco ACI) to support a large-scale data center decommissioning and infrastructure consolidation initiative.

Position Description:

The Senior Data Center Network Engineer will be responsible for executing network device decommissioning, designing and implementing traffic migration strategies, and upgrading legacy infrastructure while ensuring strict adherence to change management and compliance processes.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct network audits to identify infrastructure targeted for retirement
Back up configurations, routing tables, and VLAN databases before decommissioning activities
Design and execute traffic migration strategies to maintain service continuity
Decommission routers, switches, and firewalls while maintaining accurate network documentation
Migrate legacy infrastructure to modern data center platforms
Lead terminal server consolidation initiatives
Perform post-migration testing and validation activities
Operate within formal change management and CAB approval processes
Partner with infrastructure, operations, and project teams to coordinate migration activities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of enterprise and data center networking experience
Advanced Cisco Data Center Networking (Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ACI, Routing & Switching)
Proven experience in Data Center Decommissioning, Migration Planning, and Infrastructure Consolidation within brownfield environments
Expertise in Enterprise Routing & Switching Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN)
Active CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center certification
Exceptional communication skills (minimum 8 out of 10)
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship (W-2 employment only)
Technical Environment: Cisco Nexus 9000, 7000, 5000, and 2000 Series, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, and 9300 Series, Cisco ASR Routers, Cisco ACI (Spine-Leaf Architecture), EVPN/VXLAN Data Center Fabrics, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, vPC, VDC, OTV, STP/MSTP, EtherChannel

Desired Qualifications: