Overview

Network Data Center ArchitectDallas, TX 75243 (5 Days Onsite Role)Full-Time Permanent RoleAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Network Data Center Architect to design, build, and evolve scalable, resilient, and highly automated data center network architectures that enable private cloud and hybrid cloud platforms. This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for defining technical direction, architecture standards, and hands on engineering solutions across modern, multi vendor data center environments.The ideal candidate is a deep technical expert in large scale data center networking, with strong experience supporting AI driven workloads, GPU based platforms, and cloud like infrastructure, and a proven track record in automation and Infrastructure as Code, including leadership in Arista based environments.Key Responsibilities Data Center & Network Architectureo Architect and standardize modern data center network designs optimized for scale, resiliency, and performance.o Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 architectures leveraging EVPN/VXLAN for multi tenant, cloud ready environments.o Lead architecture decisions in a multi vendor network ecosystem, with strong emphasis on Arista Networks platforms.o Develop reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards aligned with Arista Validated Designs (AVD) and enterprise best practices. Arista Platforms & Multi Vendor Networkingo Serve as a technical authority for Arista EOS based data center fabrics, while integrating with other vendors as required.o Design and operate network fabrics using Arista CloudVision (CVP) for centralized management, telemetry, and lifecycle operations.o Leverage AVD to drive consistent, repeatable, and automated fabric deployments.o Evaluate and integrate Arista solutions within a broader multi vendor strategy to avoid lock in while maximizing operational efficiency. AI, GPU & High Performance Workload Enablemento Design network fabrics capable of supporting AI/ML training and inference workloads, including large scale GPU clusters.o Optimize east west traffic, bandwidth, and latency for GPU fabrics and distributed compute platforms.o Support architectures requiring high throughput, deterministic performance, and scalable growth.o Collaborate with compute and platform teams to align network design with AI and GPU workload requirements. Private Cloud & Hybrid Enablemento Enable network architectures that support private cloud platforms and cloud like self service consumption.o Integrate networking into virtualization, container, and platform environments.o Support secure and scalable hybrid connectivity between private data centers and public cloud environments.o Ensure designs align with segmentation, Zero Trust networking, and security best practices. Automation & Infrastructure as Codeo Drive automation first networking, minimizing manual configuration and operational risk.o Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Python, Terraform, Ansible, AVD, or similar frameworks.o Build reusable automation modules, pipelines, and workflows for network provisioning and lifecycle management.o Promote declarative, version controlled network operations across teams. Observability & AI Driven Operationso Define and implement advanced network observability strategies, including streaming telemetry, flow data, logs, and metrics.o Utilize Arista CloudVision telemetry and AI/ML driven analytics platforms to detect anomalies, predict failures, and optimize performance.o Integrate network observability into broader SRE and platform monitoring ecosystems.o Use data driven insights to improve reliability, capacity planning, and incident response. Engineering Excellence & Collaborationo Act as a technical authority and architectural advisor for data center networking initiatives.o Review designs, influence standards, and mentor engineers (without direct people management).o Partner closely with cloud, SRE, security, and application teams.