Data Center Fabric Architect

We are looking for an experienced IP Fabric Architect to lead the design and delivery of Nokia's Data Center Fabric solutions. You will work directly with customers to architect scalable, automated networks using modern protocols and cloud integration. If you are passionate about IP networking and cloud-native infrastructure, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of data center networks.

You will be part of the Global Customer Engineering (GCE) organization that works on IP network design across Nokia's Network Infrastructure (NI) portfolio of products. Within GCE, you join the post-sales delivery and consulting team. Working with team members across the globe, this role includes engaging in network design, transformation, migration and consulting work with Nokia's customers and partners. 

 

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

You will develop and deliver services offerings for the IP Fabric and domain controller within Nokia's Data Center Fabric solution. 

• Lead architecture discussions and requirements gathering workshops with customers
• Develop and deliver comprehensive design documentation, including High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and test plans
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during solution staging, integration, and deployment phases.
• Advise customers on Nokia-validated design best practices and architecture principles to ensure optimal solution performance.
• Collaborate with deployment and integration teams to address and resolve design and architectural issues.
• Work in close coordination with Product Line Management and pre-sales teams to align technical solutions with customer expectations.
• Deliver expert consulting and professional services within complex, customer-specific project environments.
• Integrate cross-domain expertise, including cloud and data center networking, and provide ongoing post-deployment support as a trusted advisor.
  
   

Key skills And Experience

You have:

• 5+ years of experience in IP routing and networking, including BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, QoS, L2/L3 VPNs.
• Strong understanding of Data Center Fabric design and IP Fabric architecture.
• Experience delivering consulting and professional services in customer-facing roles.
• Familiarity with network automation, NetOps/DevOps methodologies, and tools.
• Proficient in designing and documenting HLD/LLD and executing test plans.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies like Kubernetes, VMware, AWS, GCP, or OpenShift.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Hands-on experience with Nokia SR Linux and Event-Driven Automation (EDA).
• Working knowledge of competitor router platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, or Arista.
  
   

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
 
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark