[Remote] Design Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akkodis is seeking a Design Engineer focused on Data Center infrastructure for a remote W2 contract position. In this role, you will lead the design of advanced Data Center solutions primarily using Cisco Nexus platforms, while also incorporating wireless technologies as needed.ResponsibilitiesLead the design of Data Center infrastructure solutions based primarily on Cisco Nexus platforms for complex enterprise environmentsApply Data Center expertise so that approximately 90% of your work is Data Center focused and approximately 10% involves wireless and related technologiesDevelop high-level and detailed network designs incorporating Cisco, Arista, and Arista CDC technologies to meet specific client requirementsUse BGP expertise to design scalable, resilient routing architectures within the Data Center and associated network domainsProduce design documentation, diagrams, and standards while collaborating closely with stakeholders using excellent oral and written communication skillsCreate design solutions that can leverage Python and, where appropriate, Ansible to support automation and operational efficiencySkills5 to 7 years of experience in a similar Design Engineer role working with complex Data Center infrastructureCisco CCIE Data Center certification (or equivalent experience) with expert-level knowledge of data center architectures, best practices, and the ability to lead advanced network and data center design discussionsHands-on experience with Cisco Nexus platforms and broader Cisco technologies used in enterprise Data Center environmentsStrong Arista and Arista CDC experience, enabling you to design and support multi-vendor Data Center network solutionsBGP expertise applied in complex, large-scale Data Center networks requiring robust routing and high availabilityProficiency with Python for network-related tasks, with Ansible experience being considered as an additional relevant capabilityExcellent oral and written skills to document designs clearly and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiencesComfortable focusing on design work; Linux and similar system administration skills are not needed for this roleBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionLife insuranceShort-term disabilityAdditional voluntary benefitsEAP programCommuter benefitsA 401K planPaid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local lawHoliday pay where applicableCompany OverviewAkkodis is a global digital engineering and smart industry company delivering consulting, engineering, AI, data, and technology solutions. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.akkodis.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAkkodis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 785 in 2026, 7880 in 2025, 9690 in 2024, 8537 in 2023, 11159 in 2022, 9813 in 2021, 11984 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.