Arista Data Center Network Engineer

Summary: The role of Data Center Network Engineer involves working on a significant migration project for a global bank, transitioning from Legacy Cisco to Arista network technology. The position requires in-depth experience with Arista and strong VXLAN EVPN skills in a data center network environment. The engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing network architectures while performing day-to-day administration and troubleshooting. The role is primarily remote with some on-site requirements in London or North West England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience as a Network Engineer in datacenter environments.
• Design and implement robust and scalable datacenter network architectures using Cisco and Arista solutions.
• Configure Layer 2/3 networking protocols, VLANs, STP, VxLAN, BGP, OSPF, and EVPN.
• Experience with multi-vendor environments, spanning both Cisco and Arista technologies.
• Perform day-to-day network administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting in datacenter environments.

Key Skills:

• In-depth Arista experience.
• Strong VXLAN EVPN skills.
• Expertise in both Cisco and Arista technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing datacenter network architectures.
• Proficiency in configuring Layer 2/3 networking protocols.
• Ability to work on-site twice a week.

Salary (Rate): £450 daily

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Contract: Data Center Network Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £420 - 450 a day (inside IR35 determination)
Location: Remote with 1 day on site a week in London(City) or North West England
Reference: 18347

MUST HAVE IN-DEPTH ARISTA EXPERIENCE AND STRONG VXLAN EVPN SKILLS IN A DATA CENTER NETWORK ENVIRONMENT.

Experienced Network Engineer with both Cisco and Arista expertise to work on a large migration project for an IT Organisation, delivering a piece of work for a global bank. This will be migrating Legacy Cisco to Arista network technology.

Some weekend work will be required during migrations. Must be able to work on site twice a week.

Description:

• Experience as a Network Engineer in datacenter environments.
• Design and implement robust and scalable datacenter network architectures using Cisco and Arista solutions.
• Configure Layer 2/3 networking protocols, VLANs, STP, VxLAN, BGP, OSPF, and EVPN.
• Experience with multi-vendor environments, spanning both Cisco and Arista technologies.
• Perform day-to-day network administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting in datacenter environments.

Interviews will be in early Jan25.

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