At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative network solutions for cloud environments and enterprise data centres.
- Company: Leading tech firm focused on cutting-edge networking solutions.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and automation.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of networking technology.
- Qualifications: Expertise in data-centre networking and cloud architectures required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver network solution designs supporting enterprise data centers, private cloud platforms, and public cloud environments.
- Build, prototype, and validate network solution designs through hands-on engineering, lab environments, proofs of concept, and automation-driven implementations.
- Define and evolve reference architectures, standards, and design patterns for hybrid-cloud and cloud-native networking.
- Embed automation and Infrastructure as Code principles into network solution designs.
- Anchor modern application platform designs in proven data-center networking fundamentals, including L2/L3 networking, routing, segmentation, EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, and high availability design principles.
- Partner with platform, cloud, security, and application teams to translate requirements into scalable network solutions.
- Produce clear, decision-oriented design documentation and participate in design and architecture review forums.
- Evaluate emerging networking, cloud, and automation tech.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Deep experience in enterprise data-center networking, including routing, switching, resiliency, and segmentation.
- Proven ability to design hybrid-cloud and private cloud networking architectures.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes networking concepts, including CNI architectures and capabilities.
- Solid understanding of cloud-native networking concepts, including service networking, ingress/egress models, and load balancing.
- Experience designing and supporting cloud connectivity solutions leveraging AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect, Equinix Fabric and Megaport.
- Understanding of routing, redundancy, and resiliency patterns for private cloud-to-public cloud connectivity.
- In-depth knowledge of BGP, including data-center implementations, traffic engineering, and its role in cloud-native environments (Kubernetes) and cloud connectivity implementations.
- Experience designing networks with automation and programmability in mind.
- Ability to evaluate trade-offs across scale, security, availability, and operational complexity.
Senior Network Solution Design Engineer in Sheffield employer: Vallum Associates Limited
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your skills as a DevOps / Python Engineer will thrive. With hybrid working options in vibrant cities like Sheffield, Birmingham, and London, you'll enjoy a flexible environment that promotes work-life balance while benefiting from continuous professional development opportunities. Our commitment to employee growth and a supportive team atmosphere makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Network Solution Design Engineer in Sheffield
Enterprise Data-Center Networking
Routing
Switching
Resiliency
Segmentation
Hybrid-Cloud Networking Architectures
Kubernetes Networking Concepts
