Network Infrastructure Specialist

Network Infrastructure Specialist

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work.

We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.

Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here.

We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Specialist to join our Cloud Module infrastructure team, responsible for configuring, integrating, and automating network switches for private cloud Solutions.

This role requires deep expertise in Layer 2/3 networking, data center traffic design, and automation, with a focus on enabling scalable east-west and north-south traffic flows between racks and customer infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:


* Configure L2/L3 switches across multiple racks with high-availability for private cloud solutions


* Design and implement VLANs, port channels, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) for efficient east-west and north-south traffic flow.


* Develop procedures to Integrate switch infrastructure with customer's existing data center environment.


* Automate switch provisioning and configuration using tools like Ansible and Python.


* Implement overlay/underlay network models (e.g., VXLAN/EVPN).


* Ensure robust network segmentation, security policies, and performance optimization.


* Collaborate with systems, cloud, and security teams to deliver reliable private cloud connectivity.


* Maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams (e.g., using NetBox or Visio).


* Participate in network monitoring, troubleshooting, and customer support as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:


* 5+ years of hands-on experience with switch configuration for Private Cloud environments.


* Strong knowledge of Aruba/Juniper/Cisco or Arista, networking platforms.


* Proficiency in:
+ VLANs, STP, LACP, vPC/MLAG
+ OSPF, BGP
+ Network segmentation and ACLs
+ VXLAN, EVPN


* Experience with Ansible, Python scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code principles.


* Understanding of data center traffic patterns and high-availability architectures.


* Hands on experience with network automation via REST APIs and templated configuration.


* Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:


* Experience with private cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMw...