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 a hands-on senior network engineer responsible for deploying and implementing modern data center network architectures within enterprise environments. This role focuses on executing finalized designs, particularly VXLAN EVPN fabrics , BGP underlay/overlay , and Arista-based solutions . This is a production-facing implementation role , not a support or NOC position. The ideal candidate has direct, hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting data center networks using Cisco Nexus and Arista technologies. Key Responsibilities • Execute hands-on implementation of finalized Arista and Cisco Nexus network designs • Deploy and validate VXLAN EVPN fabrics in spine–leaf architectures • Configure and troubleshoot BGP underlay and overlay • Perform network migrations and cutovers, including weekend activities when required • Run and troubleshoot Ansible playbooks for 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 in data center networking • Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus (9K preferred) • Hands-on experience with Arista switches in production environments • Proven experience implementing VXLAN EVPN • Strong working knowledge of BGP , including underlay and overlay concepts • Experience with spine–leaf architectures • Ability to run and troubleshoot Ansible playbooks in network environments • Experience participating in network migrations / change windows • Experience with Arista 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 Originally posted on Himalayas