Data Center Network Consultant

Role Description

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 Network
switches 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 analysing 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:

NVIDIA Spectrum -X

o   Hands -on experience on Cumulus Linux

Aruba:

o   AOS -CX & AOS switching (Link aggregation,
VLAN, IP, Stacking, VSX/VSF, MLAG)

o   Routing (BGP, OSPF, Static)

o   VXLAN -EVPN, Spine -Leaf Architecture

Juniper:

o   JUNOS OS

o   ACX/QFX/PTX switches

o   Switching & Routing

o   VXLAN -EVPN

o   Apstra, Paragon

·       Strong
knowledge and experience in advising physical aspects of Networking like
Cabling and transceiver and their compatibility with the switches.

·       Valid
professional -level certification (e.g., CCNP or equivalent or higher).

·       Strong
understanding of all data center components (e.g., virtualization, compute,
storage, backup).

Good to have:

Cisco:

o   Catalyst switches

o   Nexus switches

o   Cisco ACI

o   Switching & Routing

HPE FlexFabric:

o   Comware OS

o   Switching

o   VXLAN -EVPN

·       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.

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 good to have but not mandatory.

·       Candidates must have design experience with Aruba and Juniper.
Cisco -only backgrounds will not be accepted unless supplemented with
Aruba/Juniper expertise.

Resource Level

·       SPE –
Preferred

·       EXP –
Acceptable

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