Sr. Implementation Engineer (Data Center Networking) – Remote

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Published
January 9, 2026
Location
Mexico, MO
Job Type

Job Description

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

Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
Cisco Nexus BGP Arista VXLAN EVPN Linux Unix Python Ansible

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