Data Center Network Engineer

About the role

Tigo is looking for a Data Center and Transport Network Engineer to design, implement and support high-performance data center and transport network infrastructure across several countries in the region. The role covers end-to-end network architecture, including data center structures, the IP/MPLS backbone and data center interconnect (DCI).

Key responsibilities

• Configure and install routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers in data centers, during normal hours and scheduled maintenance windows.
• Run network performance tests and tune latency, throughput and reliability on data center and DCI networks.
• Monitor infrastructure with SNMP, telemetry and flow-based tools, troubleshooting and resolving issues quickly.
• Document configurations, changes and procedures, and train internal teams on network architecture and best practices.
• Plan and manage network projects from design through implementation, meeting milestones and deadlines.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in data center or network engineering roles.
• Experience managing international network operations in complex, multi-site, high-availability infrastructures.
• Knowledge of firewall technologies, traffic filtering, access control policies and network protection mechanisms.
• Ability to document network configurations, changes and procedures.

Required skills

• Protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
• Routing and switching: L2/L3, VLAN, STP, VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, segment-based routing
• Firewall administration: policies, NAT, VPN, segmentation
• Network security principles (Zero Trust, access control)