ZR_3109_JOB

Simple Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple 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 join a 24x7 support model and work closely with engineering, customers, and operations teams to deliver reliable GPU compute deployments.

The role emphasizes deep data center networking expertise, Linux administration, and automation. Remote US-based, with coordination across remote teams and on-site labs as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Ethernet switching and TCP/IP networking.
• Expert in leaf-spine/CLOS data-center architectures.
• 4+ years with BGP, EVPN, VXLAN.
• 3+ years Linux systems administration.
• 2+ years Python and Ansible automation.
• Experience with ZTP, PXE, DHCP provisioning.
• Experience in professional services or technical support.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools for automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform cluster bring-up using approved deployment methodologies and automation workflows.
• Design and validate large-scale Ethernet fabrics (CLOS, leaf-spine).
• Develop IP addressing plans and validate topology and documentation.
• Build, provision, test, and validate switch configurations in lab and production.
• Configure and troubleshoot inter-node networking, including RoCE environments.
• Develop automation scripts using Python and Ansible.
• Troubleshoot network hardware, cabling, and configuration issues.
• Coordinate remediation with data center technicians and remote teams.
• Document incidents, troubleshooting findings, and deployment outcomes.
• Create deployment records, configuration artifacts, validation reports, and handoff docs.
• Communicate project status, risks, blockers, and technical updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automation (Ansible/Python)

BGP

EVPN

VXLAN

Linux administration

Python

Ansible

Networking

Documentation

Tools

Cumulus Linux

Job description

Jacksonville, United States | Posted on 11/02/2026

Location: Remote, United States

Schedule: Participation in a 24x7 operational support model with weekendcoverage required

Need to be strong in : BGP EVPN/VXLAN, Troubleshooting, Firewall,Automation (ansible/python).

Overview

Simple Solutions searching for Senior Ethernet Network Engineers to support large-scale AI andhigh-performance computing (HPC) data center deployments. This role will focuson deploying, validating, troubleshooting, and operationalizing complexEthernet fabrics supporting GPU compute clusters. The ideal candidate willbring deep expertise in modern data center networking, automation, Linuxadministration, and large-scale leaf-spine architectures.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AIinfrastructure projects while partnering with engineering teams, customers, anddata center operations personnel to deliver reliable and repeatabledeployments.

Responsibilities

• Perform cluster bring-up activities using approveddeployment methodologies, automation workflows, and configurationstandards.
  
• Design and validate large-scale Ethernet fabricsutilizing CLOS and leaf-spine architectures.
  
• Develop IP addressing plans and validate networktopology, connectivity documentation, and infrastructure designs.
  
• Build, provision, test, and validate network switchconfigurations in lab and production environments.
  
• Configure and troubleshoot inter-node networking,including RoCE-enabled environments.
  
• Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python andAnsible.
  
• Troubleshoot network, hardware, cabling, andconfiguration issues during deployment and operational support activities.
  
• Partner with data center technicians and remote-handsteams to coordinate remediation efforts.
  
• Document incidents, troubleshooting findings, rootcause analysis, and deployment outcomes.
  
• Create deployment records, configuration artifacts,validation reports, and operational handoff documentation.
  
• Communicate project status, risks, blockers, andtechnical updates to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Ethernet switching,routing, and TCP/IP networking.
  
• Expert-level experience designing, implementing, andtroubleshooting 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 provisioningtechnologies.
  
• Experience supporting customer-facing engagements inprofessional services, consulting, or technical support environments.
  
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for technicaloperations and automation development.
  
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication,and collaboration skills.
  
• Ability to work independently in a remote, shift-basedsupport environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux.
  
• Experience deploying and supporting AI GPU clusters orHPC environments.
  
• Experience with RoCE networking and high-performanceinterconnect technologies.
  
• Experience diagnosing physical-layer and cabling issueswithin data center environments.
  
• Previous experience serving as a technical lead, shiftlead, or mentor to engineering teams.