Motion Recruitment
Senior Network Engineer/Data Center/Hybrid Bay Area
Motion Recruitment, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
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Motion Recruitment We’re working with a tech infrastructure provider that powers enterprise cloud platforms and data-driven solutions. This full-time opportunity is based out of their state-of-the-art data center campus in
Santa Clara, CA , with a hybrid work environment. They’re investing heavily in network modernization and automation—ideal for engineers passionate about scalable, next-gen tech environments.
You’ll be joining a
mission-critical team driving network transformation for infrastructure . The company is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support high-performance data centers and deliver ultra-resilient connectivity. If you thrive in high-availability environments and want to flex both your engineering and leadership muscles, this is your playground. Beyond the tech, they offer a healthy
work-life balance ,
room to grow into a lead or architect role , and the chance to work with cutting-edge vendors and gear (think Arista, Palo Alto, EVPN/VXLAN).
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of network engineering experience in data center environments Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and VXLAN Strong experience with Arista, Cisco Nexus, or Juniper hardware Experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, or Terraform) Hands-on troubleshooting of Layer 2/3 routing, switching, and firewalls Experience working in a 24/7 mission-critical infrastructure
Desired Skills & Experience
Palo Alto or Fortinet firewall configuration Experience with SDN and network virtualization Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Network certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, or Arista ACE) a big plus Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small project teams
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Layer 2/3 Core & Leaf-Spine Network Infrastructure 20% Network Automation (Python, Ansible) 10% Security & Firewall Configuration
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-On Engineering and Troubleshooting 20% Design & Documentation 10% Collaboration & Mentorship
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted By:
Shawna Dunleavy Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Senior Network Engineer/Data Center/Hybrid Bay Area
role at
Motion Recruitment Join to apply for the
Senior Network Engineer/Data Center/Hybrid Bay Area
role at
Motion Recruitment We’re working with a tech infrastructure provider that powers enterprise cloud platforms and data-driven solutions. This full-time opportunity is based out of their state-of-the-art data center campus in
Santa Clara, CA , with a hybrid work environment. They’re investing heavily in network modernization and automation—ideal for engineers passionate about scalable, next-gen tech environments.
You’ll be joining a
mission-critical team driving network transformation for infrastructure . The company is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support high-performance data centers and deliver ultra-resilient connectivity. If you thrive in high-availability environments and want to flex both your engineering and leadership muscles, this is your playground. Beyond the tech, they offer a healthy
work-life balance ,
room to grow into a lead or architect role , and the chance to work with cutting-edge vendors and gear (think Arista, Palo Alto, EVPN/VXLAN).
Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of network engineering experience in data center environments Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and VXLAN Strong experience with Arista, Cisco Nexus, or Juniper hardware Experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, or Terraform) Hands-on troubleshooting of Layer 2/3 routing, switching, and firewalls Experience working in a 24/7 mission-critical infrastructure
Desired Skills & Experience
Palo Alto or Fortinet firewall configuration Experience with SDN and network virtualization Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Network certifications (CCNP, JNCIS, or Arista ACE) a big plus Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead small project teams
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Layer 2/3 Core & Leaf-Spine Network Infrastructure 20% Network Automation (Python, Ansible) 10% Security & Firewall Configuration
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands-On Engineering and Troubleshooting 20% Design & Documentation 10% Collaboration & Mentorship
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted By:
Shawna Dunleavy Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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