Senior Datacenter Network Build & Migration Engineer

Job Description

Senior Datacenter Network Build & Migration Engineer

Location: Pune

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Senior Datacenter Network Build & Migration Engineer to lead critical datacenter network build, migration, and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an expert-level network engineer with deep experience in Cisco and Arista technologies, datacenter fabrics, routing and switching, migration planning, production cutovers, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement enterprise datacenter network infrastructure.
• Lead datacenter migration and transformation projects from planning through execution.
• Develop detailed migration strategies, MOPs (Method of Procedure), implementation plans, and rollback procedures.
• Execute production cutovers with minimal business disruption.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Cisco and Arista network devices.
• Work on datacenter fabric technologies including Spine-Leaf, VXLAN, EVPN, and related architectures.
• Perform advanced L2/L3 troubleshooting across complex network environments.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams during migration activities.
• Ensure network stability, performance, and operational readiness post-migration.
• Provide technical leadership and independently drive project deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of hands-on networking experience.
• Strong expertise in Cisco and Arista networking platforms.
• Extensive experience with Datacenter Network Build and Migration projects.
• Deep understanding of Routing & Switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with EVPN-VXLAN, Spine-Leaf architectures, and Datacenter Fabrics.
• Proven experience in creating and executing MOPs, rollback plans, and cutover strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in large-scale production environments.
• Experience managing critical maintenance windows and production migrations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center).
• Experience with Cisco ACI and Arista EOS.
• Exposure to automation tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Experience in enterprise or financial services environments.

Key Traits

• Expert-level technical depth.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Independent execution capability.
• Excellent stakeholder communication during critical migration activities