DataBank

Network Architect (Remote)

DataBank$130K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Dallas, TX
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in designing and operating Service Provider, cloud-native, and hybrid networks at scale.
  • Expertise in architecting EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN, and API-driven networks.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Juniper and Arista networking technology.
  • Proficient in automation tools like Terraform and Ansible with programming in Python or Go.
  • Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP networking constructs.

Responsibilities

  • Design multi-tenant overlay fabrics (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP-EVPN) for data center interconnectivity.
  • Architect secure cloud on-ramps and transit network topologies.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/Ansible and scripting languages.
  • Build CI/CD pipelines for network configuration validation and automation.
  • Define micro-segmentation policies and integrate security measures for threat detection.
  • Contribute to product roadmaps and cloud-native networking innovations.
  • Produce high-quality documentation and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Packages
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Time Off
Full Job Description
DataBank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve technology performance, and allow focus on core business objectives. DataBank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, in downtown Dallas, TX.

As a Network Architect focused on cloud and multi-tenant automation, you will design, build and operate resilient, software-defined networks across all DataBank Cloud data centers, three cloud regions (public, private, FedRAMP), and hyperscaler on-ramps. You'll partner closely with Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Product, Sales and Operations to deliver self-service APIs, Infrastructure-as-Code modules, and next-gen multi-tenant EVPN/VXLAN fabrics. You'll also coach junior engineers on automation best practices and drive continuous platform innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Cloud & Hybrid Network Architecture
  • Design multi-tenant overlay fabrics (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP-EVPN control plane) to interconnect colocation, private cloud, and public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Architect secure, automated cloud on-ramps (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Cloud Interconnect) and transit network topologies.
  • Infrastructure as Code & Automation
  • Develop and maintain Terraform/Ansible modules, Helm charts, and Python/Go scripts to provision and manage network services.
  • Build CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD) for network configuration validation, change-control and automated rollbacks.
  • Network Security & Micro-Segmentation
  • Define multi-tenant micro-segmentation policies using cloud security groups (AWS SGs, Azure NSGs), Kubernetes CNI (Calico), and service meshes.
  • Integrate WAF, cloud-native DDoS protection, IDS/IPS, and SIEM telemetry for real-time threat detection.
  • Product Engineering & API Platforms
  • Contribute to product roadmaps, feature scoping, and POCs for cloud-native networking innovations.
  • Documentation, Standards & Training
  • Produce high-quality runbooks, design blueprints, and compliance documentation (SOC 2, FedRAMP).
  • Mentor and train junior engineers on network-as-code practices and multi-tenant troubleshooting.


Required Qualifications
  • Experience
  • 10+ years designing and operating Service Provider, cloud-native and hybrid networks at scale.
  • Proven track record architecting EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN and API-driven networks.
  • Technical Skills
  • Deep hands-on with Juniper (Junos/Contrail) & Arista EOS/CloudVision.
  • Expertise in Terraform, Ansible, Python/Go automation, NETCONF/gNMI, REST/gRPC APIs.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking (Calico, Cilium), cloud VPC/VNet design, and Transit Gateway solutions.
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Strong understanding of AWS, Azure or GCP networking constructs (VPC peering, Transit Gateway, Virtual WAN).
  • Experience integrating cloud identity, security and monitoring (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus).
  • Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management across engineering, product and sales teams.
  • Solid mentoring skills, with a "team-first" attitude in fast-paced environments.
  • Education & Certification
  • Bachelor's in Computer, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Preferred certifications: Juniper JNCIP-Cloud, Cisco CCNP/CCIE (DC or Cloud), HashiCorp Terraform Associate.


Nice-to-Haves
  • Hands-on with cloud-native SDN controllers (VMware NSX-T, Cumulus NetQ).
  • Prior work on FedRAMP/network compliance processes.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-driven network analytics (streaming telemetry, Grafana + Prometheus).


Benefits:
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Packages
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability?Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Volunteer Time Off

About DataBank

DataBank is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services. The company was founded in 2005 and has since grown to become one of the largest privately held data center providers in the US, with facilities in Dallas, Minneapolis, and Kansas City. DataBank's services include colocation, cloud hosting, managed services, and network connectivity, and the company serves a wide range of customers, including Fortune 500 companies, healthcare providers, and government agencies. DataBank is known for its high-quality facilities and customer service, and has received numerous awards for its performance and innovation.
Learn more about DataBank
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$200 million

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