Senior Ethernet Fabric Architect for AI/HPC Data Centers

INSPYR Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 103,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Ethernet Network Engineer to deploy, validate, and operate large-scale Ethernet fabrics for AI and HPC data centers. You will design leaf-spine/CLOS architectures, build IP plans, and automate with Python and Ansible while supporting GPU clusters.

The role requires 7+ years in Ethernet switching, BGP/EVPN/VXLAN, and Linux admin, with remote-hand support and up to 15% travel. DC lab and production deployment experience is essential.

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.

Skills

Ethernet Switching

TCP/IP Networking

Data Center Networking

CLOS/Leaf-Spine

BGP

EVPN

VXLAN

RoCE

Linux Administration

Python

Ansible

Network Automation

ZTP

PXE

DHCP

AI Infrastructure

GPU Clusters

Tools

Cumulus Linux

Job description

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Ethernet Network Engineer to deploy, validate, and operate large-scale Ethernet fabrics for AI and HPC data centers. You will design leaf-spine/CLOS architectures, build IP plans, and automate with Python and Ansible while supporting GPU clusters.

The role requires 7+ years in Ethernet switching, BGP/EVPN/VXLAN, and Linux admin, with remote-hand support and up to 15% travel. DC lab and production deployment experience is essential.