Senior Data Center Network Engineer (Switching & Perimeter Security)
CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where can you make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
YOUR ROLE
Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior Data Center Network Engineer to join a team responsible for the architecture, evolution, and transformation of large-scale data center infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and evolve data center architectures based on Spine-Leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, OSPF, and DCI.
- Develop and strengthen perimeter security solutions using next-generation firewalls, segmentation, micro-segmentation, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancing.
- Create automation solutions for the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of network equipment.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for network changes, featuring automated validation, pre-deployment testing, and rollback mechanisms.
- Develop observability and telemetry capabilities for monitoring and capacity planning.
- Participate in resolving complex incidents and conducting root cause analysis.
- Produce technical documentation and promote NetDevOps best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and support the adoption of new technologies.
YOUR PROFILE
- Strong experience with Spine-Leaf architecture
- VXLAN/EVPN
- BGP and OSPF
- vPC/MLAG
- Layer 2 protection and STP
- QoS and Multicast
- Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
- Multi-tenant environments
- NGFW Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or Check Point)
- NAT, IPsec/SSL VPNs
- Segmentation and Micro-segmentation
- DMZ and Zero Trust
- IDS/IPS
- WAF and DDoS mitigation
- Load Balancers (F5 or equivalent)
NICE TO HAVE
- Minimum of 8 years in Network Engineering
- At least 5 years in large-scale Data Center environments
- Minimum of 3 years in production network automation projects
- Experience with Data Center transformation programs will be valued.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE
- Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
- Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work life balance.
- Hybrid work.
- Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
- Access valuable training and certifications in cutting edge technologies.
- Engage in exciting national and international projects.
- Health and life insurance.
- Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
- Great office locations.
ABOUT CAPGEMINI
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology, and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.
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