Sr. Network Engineer, Network Operations, Data Center - Fremont [275716]

$168,000 - $300,000 yearly

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to drive network refresh and infrastructure operations across data center environments. This role requires hands-on expertise in hardware migration/refresh planning, configuration management, and operational excellence.

The Role

  • Lead the planning and execution of large-scale network refresh programs for switches and routers approaching or at End-of-Support, including hardware staging, configuration migration, and phased cutovers with minimal production impact
  • Develop, maintain, and implement detailed Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, migration runbooks, and rollback plans for all planned changes and refresh activities
  • Operate and maintain production data center network infrastructure across newly built and expanding clusters, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance
  • Build and maintain operational dashboards (e.g., Grafana) to monitor network health, track refresh program progress, and validate post-migration performance across data center clusters
  • Coordinate with vendors for TAC support escalations, RMA processing, firmware guidance, and support contract management
  • Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, datacenter cutsheets, topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM) records, and operational runbooks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams — Compute, Storage, SRE, Security, and Datacenter team — to support cluster build-outs, capacity expansions, and operational readiness
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide support during occasional weekends, after-hours periods, and holidays as needed
  • Travel up to 10% as required to support datacenter projects and operations

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in mid- to large-scale data center network operations and infrastructure
  • Extensive experience with Juniper platforms (QFX, MX, EX series) and Arista platforms and Arista EOS, including upgrades, configuration management, and troubleshooting
Anthony Antonucci

Qualifications

Relevant experience in Engineering & Information Technology; strong problem-solving skills; commitment to Tesla mission.

Immediate Fill

No