Recruitment Case Study
Placing a Network Engineer for a High-Performance Data Center
A global technology firm managing a high-capacity data center approached Elevate when they needed a Senior Network Engineer to lead critical infrastructure upgrades and ensure seamless performance. With millions of users depending on their services, they needed someone with deep expertise and a long-term commitment.
The Challenge
The firm’s data center was undergoing rapid growth and needed a senior-level engineer with:
- Extensive experience with Cisco Nexus, Arista, and Juniper platforms.
- Proficiency in BGP, MPLS, and VXLAN for advanced routing and data center connectivity.
- The ability to design and implement redundant, low-latency networks at scale.
- Expertise in Python and Ansible to automate routine tasks and reduce operational overhead.
This was a full-time leadership role requiring someone who could not only execute technically but also mentor junior engineers.
The Solution
Elevate launched a targeted recruitment campaign, leveraging our network of senior network professionals with experience in large-scale data centers. Over a four-week period, we identified and evaluated five top candidates, ultimately presenting three finalists for interviews.
- 10+ years of experience in data center networking with high-performance systems.
- A proven record of reducing network latency by 20% in previous roles through innovative routing strategies.
- Expertise in scaling networks to handle multi-terabit traffic loads.
The Results
The firm sought a Data Engineer with expertise in:
- Enhanced reliability: The engineer led efforts to implement redundant, high-availability networks, reducing downtime to near zero.
- Scalability achieved: They optimized the infrastructure to handle a 50% increase in traffic, supporting the firm’s growth goals.
- Team development: The candidate mentored junior engineers, strengthening the team’s overall capability.
