Sr. Implementation Engineer (Data Center Networking) - Remote

About Scalepex
Scalepex is a nearshore talent partner supporting global organizations with high-performing engineering teams across technology and operations. As a Scalepex engineer, you will work with enterprise-scale environments, collaborate with international teams, and deliver production-ready solutions for global clients.

Role Overview

The Implementation Engineer is ahands-on senior network engineerresponsible for deploying and implementingmodern data center network architectureswithin enterprise environments. This role focuses on executing finalized designs, particularlyVXLAN EVPN fabrics,BGP underlay/overlay, andArista-based solutions.

This is aproduction-facing implementation role, not a support or NOC position. The ideal candidate hasdirect, hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting data center networksusing Cisco Nexus and Arista technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on implementation of finalizedArista and Cisco Nexus network designs
• Deploy and validateVXLAN EVPN fabricsin spine–leaf architectures
• Configure and troubleshootBGP underlay and overlay
• Perform network migrations and cutovers, including weekend activities when required
• Run and troubleshootAnsible playbooksfor network automation and configuration tasks
• Validate configurations through testing to ensure stability, security, and performance
• Document implementations, SOPs, and configuration standards
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and client engineering teams
• Support post-implementation optimization and tuning

Requirements

Mandatory

• 3+ years of hands-on experience indata center networking
• Hands-on experience withCisco Nexus (9K preferred)
• Hands-on experience withArista switchesin production environments
• Proven experience implementingVXLAN EVPN
• Strong working knowledge ofBGP, including underlay and overlay concepts
• Experience withspine–leaf architectures
• Ability to run and troubleshootAnsible playbooksin network environments
• Experience participating innetwork migrations / change windows
• Experience withArista CloudVision Portal (CVP)
• Python scripting for network automation
• Unix/Linux exposure
• CCNP or CCIE certification
• Financial services environment experience
• Availability to work weekends for migrations when required

Benefits

100% Remote (Mexico)

Contractor role

Scalepex employee supporting a global enterprise client