Key Responsibilities

Interconnect & Fabric Operations

• Manage Slingshot fabric configuration
• Perform link remediation & congestion triage
• Maintain config backups & rollback plans
• Execute firmware updates within maintenance windows
• Perform QoS/ECN/PFC tuning per design

DC Switching

• VLAN and port configuration updates
• Monitor utilisation & congestion metrics
• Maintain optics & cable inventory hygiene

Incident Handling

• P1 restoration < 48 hrs (HPC)
• Engage OEM TAC for Level-3 escalation
• Provide documented post-change validation

Security Alignment

• Work with Security Engineer on segmentation
• Maintain firewall policy integrity
• Ensure least-privilege network access

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years in network support/troubleshooting

• Experience with:

1. High-speed data centre fabric
2. SDN
3. Firewall & VPN administration
4. HPC interconnect experience preferred

Required Certifications

• ITIL Foundation
• CCNA or equivalent (minimum)