Senior Network Architect (EVPN/VXLAN)

TL;DR

Senior Network Architect (EVPN/VXLAN): Designing and validating complex leaf/spine fabrics and cloud network environments with an accent on EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, and Nokia platforms. Focus on ensuring high availability, integrating MANO with data planes, and automating network infrastructure through Python and Ansible.

Location: Must be based in Bulgaria

Company

hirify.global is a specialized provider of IT outsourcing and consulting services, operating internationally to support complex technical projects and infrastructure deployments.

What you will do

• Design leaf/spine and border-leaf fabrics utilizing EVPN-VXLAN and multi-instance BGP.
• Define and validate high-availability architectures including DRNI implementation.
• Map Nokia NFVi requirements to cloud platform environments.
• Ensure seamless connectivity between MANO, data plane, and customer environments.
• Provide technical support for deployment, testing, and troubleshooting in R&D engagements.
• Analyze and rectify configuration and input data discrepancies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in network architecture, preferably in telco or data center environments.
• Proven expertise in Comware IP fabrics, EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, and DRNI.
• Hands-on experience with Nokia platforms (CBIS, NCS, NCP, ECS, NRHO).
• Strong proficiency in cloud and orchestration technologies including OpenStack and Kubernetes.
• Scripting and automation skills using Python, Ansible, Jinja2, Git, and Bash.
• Ability to work independently in complex, high-demand environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Internal mobility program offering diverse project rotations and career growth.
• Extensive technical and personal training opportunities along with language courses.
• Corporate social responsibility events and regular team-building activities.
• Additional perks for employees on standard employment contracts include cafeteria benefits, meal contributions, and life insurance.
• Long-term cooperation rewards through the hirify.global club program.