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[Remote] Senior Network Engineer

Remote · South Africa Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hamilton Barnes is offering a rare opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer to work at the forefront of next-generation network automation, focusing on neo-cloud environments and large-scale AI infrastructure. The role involves guiding customers through Proof of Concept to full production, designing modern Data Center architectures, and providing ongoing technical support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customers through Proof of Concept (POC) environments and sandbox deployments
  • Design and implement Data Center networking solutions from scratch (servers, switches, routers)
  • Support customers building next-generation “neo-cloud” and AI-driven environments
  • Work closely with Sales during technical validation stages post-POC handover
  • Deliver remote implementation and technical workshops via Zoom and Slack
  • Collaborate with hardware and software implementation teams where required
  • Provide ongoing post-deployment support as customers transition into live production
  • Own 2–3 customer accounts at a time, acting as their primary technical contact
  • Split focus approximately 50/50 between implementation and support

Skills

  • Senior-level Network Engineering expertise (CCIE level or equivalent)
  • Deep technical proficiency in modern Data Center technologies, specifically VXLAN and EVPN
  • Network automation and scripting skills, with heavy hands-on experience using Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools to automate deployments
  • A vendor-agnostic mindset with the ability to work across various networking stacks
  • Hands-on experience configuring and designing DC networks from scratch
  • Proven experience working with switches, routers, and server connectivity in enterprise or cloud-scale environments
  • Comfortable working directly with customers in a remote-first model within the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone
  • Exposure to Linux-based network operating systems and general Linux administration
  • Hands-on experience with Nvidia Networking (Mellanox, Cumulus, or Spectrum)
  • Previous experience working directly for a networking Vendor
  • Experience with high-performance networking solutions and modern programmable networking

Benefits

  • Remote-first collaboration model
  • High autonomy and technical influence
  • Opportunity to work on next-generation AI and GPU infrastructure projects
  • Exposure to cutting-edge networking solutions
  • Ownership of high-impact customer environments

Company Overview

  • Hamilton Barnes are an award-winning recruitment consultancy, here to help you secure the best talent and opportunities in the networking, telecommunications, data center and security space. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://hamilton-barnes.co.uk.
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