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GDH

Sr. Data Center Network Engineer

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$68.97 - $74.32/hr

CCIE Data Center preferred. * Additional certifications such as PMP or ITIL Foundation are advantageous. * Ability to work effectively within change management processes and cross-team collaborations.

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Astreya

OR · On-site

$132K - $208K/yr

CCNP/CCIE , Data Center Specialist, CDCP/CDCS , or equivalent hyperscale experience. Leadership & Business Skills * Proven experience leading a technical practice or large service line. * Strong pre ...

Kaav Inc

Network Architect (Active CCIE Required)

Austin, TX · On-site

$64.25 - $86/hr

Network Architect (Active CCIE Required) Location: Onsite - Austin, TX Visa: Open to all, must have ... The ideal candidate will have a strong background in on-premise network environments , data center ...

Insight

Network Architect - CCIE Required

$155K/yr

Requisition Number: 105026 Network Architect - CCIE Required (Route & Switch/ Enterprise ... Data center networking, high availability design, and disaster recovery * Load balancing (F5 ...

Navtech, Inc.

Data Center Networking Program Manager

$170K/yr

Data Center Networking Program Manager Location: 100% Remote Duration : 6- to 12-Months Contract on ... Certifications such as PMP, CCNP/CCIE, or CDCP are highly desirable. * Excellent leadership ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Network Engineer

Irving, TX

$69 - $74/hr

CCNA, CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, or CCIE Data Center certification * Strong understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) supporting enterprise standards * Advanced knowledge of Layer 2 ...

Matrix Global

Data Center Network Engineer

Advanced networking certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, ACE-E (Data Center focus preferred). * Hands-on experience with Cumulus Linux / Cumulus OS . * Knowledge or certification in InfiniBand ...

Agile Defense

Network Engineer

Suitland, MD · On-site

... CCNP Data Center • CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure • CCIE Data Center • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional • AWS Certified ...

Kaav Inc

CCIE Network Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

$64.25 - $86/hr

... Data Center (DC) infrastructure, including DC consolidation and security hardening 3. As part of ... Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) with deep expertise in designing, implementing, and ...

Global Payments

Senior Cisco ACI Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center or CCIE Data Center. * Experience with Nexus Dashboard, Catalyst Center, and ACI Multi-Site Orchestrator. * Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD ...

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How much do ccie data center jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for ccie data center in the United States is $152,853.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $209,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by CCIE Data Center professionals in their daily work?

CCIE Data Center professionals often encounter challenges related to configuring and maintaining complex, large-scale data center networks, as well as ensuring minimal downtime and high availability. Balancing the integration of new technologies, such as virtualization and automation, with existing infrastructure can be demanding. Additionally, they may need to troubleshoot intricate network issues under time-sensitive conditions while collaborating closely with cross-functional IT teams. Staying current with evolving industry standards and best practices is also essential for continued success in this fast-paced role.

What is a CCIE Data Center job?

A CCIE Data Center job involves designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex data center networking solutions using Cisco technologies. Professionals in this role work with network infrastructure, automation, security, storage, and virtualization to ensure seamless data center operations. They are typically responsible for optimizing performance, ensuring high availability, and integrating emerging technologies to support business objectives. CCIE Data Center certification demonstrates advanced expertise, making professionals valuable assets for enterprises, service providers, and cloud environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ccie Data Center position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CCIE Data Center professional, you need advanced knowledge of data center architecture, network design, and troubleshooting, typically supported by a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data Center certification. Proficiency with Cisco Nexus switches, UCS servers, virtualization platforms, and network management tools is essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly set candidates apart. These skills enable CCIE Data Center experts to ensure robust, secure, and highly available data center operations in demanding enterprise environments.

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Infographic showing various Ccie Data Center job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 78% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,853 per year, or $73.5 per hour.

Senior Data Center Network Architect

Gruve

Redwood City, CA

$190K - $225K/yr

Other

Posted 17 hours ago

Job description

About the Role

Gruve is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Center Network Architect with 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing modern data center networks supporting AI workloads. This is a deeply technical, customer-facing role aligned with Gruve's AI-driven infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco data center ecosystems, advanced AI network topology design, and high-performance fabrics that support large-scale training and inference environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture, design, and deployment of AI-optimized data center networks, including:

    • Converged-rail, rail-optimized, and Dragonfly topologies

    • High-performance fabrics supporting RDMA, RoCEv2, and GPU-dense cluster interconnects

    • Networks supporting AI training and inference clusters

  • Architect and implement Cisco-centric data center solutions (Nexus, ACI, UCS, NX-OS, etc.)
  • Design scalable routing architectures using BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and related protocols
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and network performance optimization
  • Serve as a customer-facing technical leader-translating requirements into architectures
  • Collaborate with AI Solutions, Platform Engineering, and customer technical leadership
  • Create high-quality design documents, diagrams, and technical recommendations

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years in enterprise or hyperscale data center networking
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing:

    • AI network topologies: Dragonfly, converged-rail, and rail-optimized fabrics

    • RDMA, RoCEv2, congestion control, lossless Ethernet

    • Spine-leaf architectures, 100/200/400/800G fabric design

    • Cisco data center solutions (Nexus series, ACI, NDFC/NDO, UCS networking)

  • Deep understanding of:

    • BGP, OSPF, multihoming, overlay networks, VXLAN/EVPN

    • Network QoS, buffering, scheduling, ECMP, telemetry

  • Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting tools (packet capture, latency analysis)
  • CCNP Data Center or equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI/ML workload patterns, GPU cluster behavior, and model training pipelines
  • Automation experience: Python, Ansible, Terraform, Cisco DCNM/NDFC automation
  • Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ThousandEyes, Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
  • Experience with multisite architectures, inter-DC fabrics, and L3 stretch patterns
  • Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) aligned to hybrid AI environments
  • Linux systems experience (kernel networking, tuning, NIC offloads)
  • Experience with HPC, InfiniBand, or large-scale distributed training platforms
  • Familiarity with AI accelerators (NVIDIA H100, B-series GPUs) and cluster topology tuning
  • Experience writing SOWs, proposals, or participating in pre-sales architectures
  • Excellent communication-able to explain complex concepts to executives and engineers
  • Strong customer-facing presence: workshops, architecture reviews, executive briefings
  • Ability to lead architectural decisions and drive technical consensus
  • Certifications: CCIE Data Center or equivalent highly preferred

Salary Range 

$190,000 - $225,000 + Benefits 

This is a full-time opportunity with Gruve, offering the flexibility to work from any of Gruve's office locations: Redwood City, California; Plano, Dallas; or Edison, New Jersey. Please note that this is an on-site role.

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