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Principal Network Architect

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Jobs via Dice . This position is a hands-on network engineering role focused on the architecture, design, development and deployment of ultra-high-speed, resilient, and scalable DC AI Clusters and Interconnects for GPU-accelerated data centers and compute clusters. It requires outstanding problem-solving abilities and a comprehensive understanding of network security protocols & standards, routing, switching, automation and deep understanding of fundamental network theory.

What you will be doing (Responsibilities)

Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of global-scale DC inter-connects and fabric for HPC, AI, and GPU computing clusters.

Develop high-performance data center fabric using InfiniBand, Ultra Ethernet and related technologies.

Optimize carrier interconnects, intra and inter DC routing, and dark fiber deployments to ensure low latency and high reliability.

Partner with system, OS, GPU, and HPC teams to deliver scalable, highly available networks for extreme-performance workloads.

Implement network monitoring, telemetry, solving, and continuous performance improvement processes.

Drive technology selection, vendor engagement, and lifecycle management for Data Center hardware and software.

Collaborate with internal product managers to develop NVIDIA on NVIDIA solutions.

What we need to see (Qualifications)

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience.

12+ years of experience in building, managing and supporting large scale hybrid networks, developing automation pipelines with Python, Ruby, Go or other languages used in infrastructure automation.

Expert in networking technologies: InfiniBand, Ultra Ethernet, ROCEv2, DCQCN, TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, BGP/MP-BGP, VPN, L2 switching, EVPN, VxLAN, Segment Routing, MPLS.

Experience automating network infrastructure.

Experience using an automated configuration management system (Python, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Salt, etc.).

Skills

Network engineering, ethernet, automating network infrastructure, routers and switches, data center, HPC computing, AI Clusters, ROCEv2.

Benefits & Eligibility

Pay range: $90.00 - $96.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be specific to elections, plan, or program terms.

Medical, dental & vision; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Life Insurance; Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account; Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace & Application Details Workplace Type: This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

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About TEKsystems: We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristic protected by law. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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