Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for understanding customer network requirements across multi-vendor environments and designing and/or implementing the target network infrastructure within hybrid and multi-cloud setups, with a primary focus on private cloud deployments. The infrastructure may include switches and routers from various vendors. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compute, storage, and backup solutions into the overall network architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and architect scalable, secure, and resilient multi-vendor network solutions.
• Develop high-level and low-level network design documentation prior to deployment.
• Create detailed "as-built" documentation following implementation.
• Support pursuit and pre-sales activities by analyzing customer requirements and proposing tailored network solutions.
• Conduct data center assessments, perform gap analyses, and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and orchestration to improve operational efficiency.

Skill Requirements

Mandatory:

• Hands-on experience in Professional Services: Advisory, Design, Implementation, Configuration, and Assessment in Data Center Networking environments.
• Minimum 3–4 years of consulting and advisory experience with the following vendors:

Aruba:

• • AOS-CX & AOS switching (Link aggregation, VLAN, IP, Stacking, VSX/VSF, MLAG)
  • Routing (BGP, OSPF, Static)
  • VXLAN-EVPN, Spine-Leaf Architecture
  • SD-WAN (SilverPeak & Aruba SD-Branch)

Juniper:

• • JUNOS OS
  • ACX/QFX/PTX switches
  • Switching & Routing
  • VXLAN-EVPN
  • Apstra, Paragon

Cisco:

• • Catalyst switches
  • Nexus switches
  • Cisco ACI
  • Switching & Routing

HPE FlexFabric:

• • Comware OS
  • Switching
  • VXLAN-EVPN

NVIDIA Spectrum-X and Infiniband

• Valid professional-level certification (e.g., CCNP or equivalent or higher).
• Strong understanding of all data center components (e.g., virtualization, compute, storage, backup).

Preferable:

• Experience with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, Perl, etc.).
• Good understanding of cloud technologies (private and/or public) from an integration perspective.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Other Requirements

Candidate Selection Guidelines

• Candidates from managed services or support backgrounds will not be considered.
• Candidates must demonstrate advisory experience in Professional Services, including design and deployment.
• Candidates with DevOps skills will be preferred.
• Candidates must have design experience with Aruba and Juniper. Cisco-only backgrounds will not be accepted unless supplemented with Aruba/Juniper expertise.