AI Network & Security Engineer - Data Centre

Summary

AI Network & Security Engineer supporting network and security infrastructure for AI/GPU clusters and data centres, working with Juniper, NVIDIA InfiniBand/Spectrum Ethernet, Fortinet firewalls, and automation tools like Python and Ansible.

AI Network & Security Engineer - Data Centre

We are looking for an AI Network & Security Engineer to support the network and security infrastructure behind large-scale AI/GPU computing platforms, data centres and cloud services.

This role combines strong enterprise networking and security fundamentals with next-generation AI networking technologies such as NVIDIA InfiniBand, Spectrum Ethernet and RoCEv2.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain network infrastructure supporting AI/GPU clusters and data centre environments.
  • Configure and troubleshoot switches, routers and firewalls across Juniper, NVIDIA Spectrum/Cumulus Linux and Fortinet platforms.
  • Support compute, storage, management, OOB and customer connectivity.
  • Perform cabling, optics, port mapping and physical network validation during cluster deployments.
  • Monitor network availability, throughput, latency, utilisation and errors.
  • Troubleshoot network issues involving ports, cables, transceivers, NICs and hosts.
  • Manage network and security incidents from initial triage through resolution.
  • Support firewall policies, network segmentation, VPN, NAT and ACL configuration.
  • Support vulnerability remediation, security hardening and network security assessments.
  • Assist with network automation using Python, Ansible, APIs and DCIM.
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, SOPs and troubleshooting runbooks.
  • Support network deployments, maintenance and infrastructure expansion.
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, IT or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of network engineering experience, preferably in data centre, cloud, service provider or large-scale infrastructure environments.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, BGP and high-availability networking.
  • Hands-on experience with Juniper, Cisco, Arista or equivalent platforms.
  • Experience with enterprise firewalls, preferably Fortinet/FortiGate.
  • Strong understanding of VPNs, ACLs, network segmentation and security policies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Experience with network monitoring, incident management, RCA and change management.
  • Exposure to data centre environments, structured cabling and optics.
  • Knowledge of NVIDIA InfiniBand, Spectrum Ethernet and/or RoCE is an advantage.

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