About the Job:
Penta Consulting is a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner delivering professional and managed solutions across EMEA. We are seeking a visionary Network Consulting Engineer (NCE) to lead the design and deployment of ultra-low latency, VXLAN EVPN-based data center networks tailored for hypercomputing and AI workloads. This role offers an opportunity to shape scalable infrastructure supporting GPU-accelerated clusters, massive distributed training, and high-throughput AI inference across hybrid environments.
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What You'll Be Driving:
- Architect next-gen spine-leaf fabrics using Cisco Nexus 9000 or Arista EOS
- Design and optimize VXLAN EVPN overlay networks with BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS protocols
- Tune network performance for RoCEv2, GPUDirect, and RDMA traffic flows
- Integrate networking with Kubernetes-powered AI platforms and virtual environments (NSX, KVM, Hyper-V)
- Automate deployments using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and IaC methodologies
- Collaborate across compute, storage, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end performance for large-scale model training and inference
What You Bring:
- Proven track record in VXLAN EVPN data center architecture
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI/Nexus and Arista switching platforms
- Mastery of underlay/overlay protocols, multicast routing, and fabric path optimization
- Deep familiarity with AI-specific networking: RoCEv2, DCB, PFC, RDMA
- Automation expertise using Python, Ansible, and Terraform
- Understanding of distributed systems and GPU-based workloads in AI/HPC ecosystems
Preferred Certifications:
- CCNP or CCIE Data Center (highly desirable)
- Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core/Data Center Core
- NVIDIA Networking (Cumulus/Spectrum) or Arista ACE – a strong plus
- Bonus: Hybrid/multi-cloud networking experience
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time
Language Requirements:
Specific language requirements were not mentioned.
