Senior Data Centre Network Engineer - Remote - 12 Months
Description
Duration: 12 months+
Senior Data Centre Network Engineer - Remote - 12 Months - Outside IR35 We are seeking a Senior Data Centre Network Engineer to lead the design, build, and evolution of high-performance, scalable data centre networks. This role is focused on modern spine-leaf architectures, SDN, and automation, supporting large-scale, low-latency environments including cloud platforms, AI workloads, and distributed systems. Key Responsibilities Design and implement spine-leaf data centre network architectures for high availability and scalability Lead the adoption and optimisation of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions Architect low-latency, high-throughput networks to support AI, cloud, and data-intensive workloads Define and enforce network standards, blueprints, and best practices Own Layer 2/Layer 3 design, including routing, switching, and segmentation strategies Design and optimise east-west traffic flows within large-scale DC environments Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and platform teams to ensure seamless integration Drive network automation using Infrastructure as Code and programmable networking approaches Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and network scalability initiatives Act as an escalation point for complex network issues and provide technical leadership Required Experience Proven experience deg and operating enterprise or hyperscale data centre networks Deep expertise in spine-leaf (Clos) architectures Strong experience with SDN technologies (eg ACI, NSX, EVPN/VXLAN) Advanced knowledge of Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) Experience with high-performance, low-latency networking environments Hands-on experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs) Strong understanding of network security, segmentation, and microsegmentation Experience working in mission-critical/24x7 environments The offer Day Rate: ~£500/day (Outside IR35) Length: 12 Months (Extension Potential) Start: ASAP Location: Fully Remote
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