Data Center Network Consultant

Data Center Network Profile 

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 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. 
  

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.