Data Center Network Consultant
Data Center Network Consultant
Type : Permanent / Direct Placement
Salary: INR 27 Lakhs per annum (LPA)
Exp: 9 + years
Mode of Interview: Face to face Interview,
Shift: 24/7 Rotational shifts, resource must be based out Bangalore.
Number of openings : 2
Work Mode: 3 days' work from office electronic city
Notice Period: Immediate to 2 Weeks
Priority: High
City : Bangalore /Pune
State: Karnatak/ Maharashtra
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
