Data Center Network Consultant

Location: Bengaluru

Position:
Data Center Network Consultant

Experience:

6-9 years

Location:

Bangalore

Interview Process:
Face to Face

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.

Mandatory

Skill Requirements

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

Hands-on experience on Cumulus Linux

Aruba

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

Juniper

JUNOS OS
ACX/QFX/PTX switches
Switching & Routing
VXLAN-EVPN
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).

Cisco

Good to have:

Catalyst switches
Nexus switches
Cisco ACI
Switching & Routing

HPE Flex Fabric

Comware OS
Switching
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 Dev Ops 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