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Data Center Networking Engineer SME

PATRIOT STAFFING & SERVICES LL
Rockdale, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
Need Data Center Networking Engineer SME in Rockdale, TX
 
Job Title Data Center Networking Engineer SME
               
Primary Skill (Technical Skill): Cisco ACI, Nexus Dashboard, Routing & Switching, Airsta Switches, Palo Alto Firewall,
Secondary Skill (optional): SolarWinds
Educational Qualifications: B.E. / B. Tech, BSC/Diploma
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
Location of Posting: On-site in Rockdale, TX
 
Roles & Responsibilities   
Deploy, operate, and maintain front-side, backend, and management networks within on-prem data centers
-              Perform on-site visits to oversee and support new network buildouts executed by operations teams
-              Architect and optimize network designs to reduce latency, packet loss, and jitter while increasing scale and performance
-              Deploy and support new software releases, system upgrades, and security patches for network infrastructure
-              Maintain deep knowledge of vendor technologies and platforms, including Cisco, Palo Alto and Arista
-              Design for redundancy, resiliency, and future capacity growth
-              Develop and maintain network inventory documentation, including network diagrams, cabling schedules, and DCIM
-              Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis, coordinating with external vendors and internal stakeholders as needed
-              Ensure network architecture meets high availability and performance requirements for mission-critical platforms
-              Monitor network health across global sites. Train and enable on-site L1 support teams
-              Participate in on-call L2 incident response on an as-needed basis.
 
Skills      Primary Skill (Must to Have)           
Technical Skills
-              Hands-on experience required in the following technologies:
-              Cisco ACI, Nexus Dashboard, leaf-spine architecture
-              Routing protocols - EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, PBR
-              LAN Switching - VLAN, VTP, STP, HSRP, GLBP, 
-              Nexus Switches - VDC, VPC, FEX, VXLAN/EVPN
-              Arista Switches-MLAG, CVP.
-              Palo Alto Firewall
               
Secondary Skill (Nice to have)
-              SolarWinds
-              DDI -MAAS\Infoblox
-              Python and/or Ansible
-              RDMA network tuning 
-              Cloud Network
 
Product Knowledge Primary Skill (Must to Have)
- Cisco Catalyst Series switches
- Cisco Nexus 9K/7K/5K/2K Series of switches 
- Cisco Routers 3800, 3900, 4300, 4400, 7600 Series
- Arista 7200,7800 series switches
- Cisco IOS Software, NX OS Software and ACI, Arista EOS
- Palo Alto Firewall 
- Network Monitoring -Solarwinds
 
Secondary Skill (Nice to have)
               -              Network Management tool
 
Behavioral Skill    -              Fair Written & Verbal Communication Skills
-              Experience of handling global customers
-              Commitment
-              Organized
-              Proactive
 
Certification
-              CCNP in R&S/Data center, Arista ACE Level 3               
-              ITIL 
 
Engagement terms: 
·        Work Location: Rockdale, TX
·        Duration: 6 Month Contract.
·        Candidates should require having a Professional and general liability insurance that is typical of an independent contractor for 1099. It is quite cheap and easy to get this insurance.
·        Interview Process –2 steps, video interview followed by a in-person interview.
·        Must pass standard background investigation & drug screening. 
 
 
Are you a Data Center Networking Engineer SME that loves the fast paced, ever-changing environment? Do you want to be a part of a company that believes that the heart of our dedicated Team is what makes us successful? Then join our team!
If you are interested in becoming part of our winning team, please APPLY NOW! 
 
Thanks & Regards,
M V Srikanth
Patriot Global Services
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour



About Us

Dedicated to Service, Committed to Excellence
Founded in 2008 by a former corporate information technology strategic sourcing and procurement professional, we endeavored to build a staffing and services firm based on extensive buy-side experience. Our culture is characterized by the drive and commitment developed during our US military service. Years later, we are proud to have retained the clients that put us "on the map".

Today, our Labor-On-Demand service is rapidly expanding to meet our clients' need for short term IT projects and support and longer contracting engagements.  We pride ourselves on understanding our client's need, finding, dispatching and managing qualified technicians for on-site projects. Our clients are delighted with our responsiveness, attention to detail and appreciate the hassle-free service request process.

Key to Our Success
A close-knit group of seasoned, knowledgeable professionals, we have grown because of our ability to develop and maintain valued business relationships. We over-deliver on our promises. We only take on clients or projects for which the success of all parties is certain. 

Giving Back
Patriot Staffing and Services provides discounted payroll management services for Wounded Warriors Project™ employees. “The Wounded Warrior Project is a cause very close to Patriot’s mission and values – to support those who have served in the United States Armed Forces,” said Thomas Loffredo, Founder and Principal of Patriot Staffing & Services. “As a veteran of the U.S. Army, this partnership is important to me on both a personal and professional level. Patriot was built with a spirit of giving back to the community, particularly the military community.”

Patriot is honored to partner with companies who are dedicated to supporting those who have served our country and intends to further expand strategic alliances and initiatives with like-minded clients and military outplacement offices.


Salary : $25 - $30

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