Pre Sales Consultant - Networking & data center

ROLE DESCRIPTION
This role is dedicated initially to the:1. Architect and design large-scale, high-availability network infrastructures with advancedRouting, Switching, SD-WAN, Wireless, and Data Center solutions.2. Define scalable enterprise and service provider networking solutions with an emphasis onperformance, security, and automation.3. Design and document highly available, redundant, and multi-cloud hybrid architectures using industry best practices.4. Create detailed solution diagrams, network schematics, and deployment blueprints using MS Visio.5. Provide technical leadership in customer engagements, including technical deep dives,workshops, and whiteboarding sessions.6. Drive Proof of Concept (PoC), interoperability testing, and live field trials to validate proposed solutions.7. Engage in RFP/RFI response management, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.8. Act as a trusted advisor to customers, guiding them through network transformation, cloud networking strategies, and software-defined infrastructure adoption.9. Deliver high-impact presentations and live demonstrations for customers evaluating networking solutions10. Prepare and optimize BoM BoQ using Cisco CCW, Intangi Iris (HPE Aruba, Juniper).11. Work closely with OEMs and partners to secure the most cost-effective and technically superior solutions.12. Develop competitive pricing strategies aligned with business goals.13. Develop deep knowledge of the companys server and storage product portfolio (e.g., Dell EMC,NetApp, HPE, VMware, etc.), ensuring you can offer solutions based on the latest innovations.14. Understand the competitive landscape and market trends to offer competitive advantages through tailored solutions.15. Lead a team of 12 engineers providing pre-sales consultation and L3 post-sales escalation support.16. Conduct advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and network performance tuning.17. Provide expert-level L2/L3 support for large-scale networking projects.18. Assist in configuration, testing, migration, upgrades, and maintenance of networking solutions.19. Support Network Management Systems (NMS), SNMP-based monitoring, and proactive fault management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. At least 5 - 20 years of experience in DC Infra and others. Mandatory exposure to a maximumcombination of OEMs across DC Infra OEMS, including (Rack, Storage and Compute, OSVirtualization, Containers, Storage Networking, Disaster Recovery including backups, HPCNetworking, Cloud, and AIOPS).2. Experience in using OEM BOM / BOQ configuration tools to create various solutions/ BOM / BOQ.3. Networking and security, and others Certification should be done

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED
1. Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, STP, HSRP/VRRP, QoS, Multicast.2. SD-WAN Wireless: Cisco Viptela, Meraki, HPE Aruba, Juniper Mist, Fortinet SD-WAN.3. Data Center Networking: Leaf-Spine Architecture, FabricPath, ACI, NSX, EVPN-VXLAN.4. Security Automation: Zero Trust Networking, Network Access Control (NAC), Ansible, Pythonfor network automation.5. Network Monitoring Optimization: SNMP, NetFlow, Telemetry, NMS solutions.

SKILLS
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to create content, deliver effectivepresentations, competitive objection handling, and run and manage POC / solution demos.Exposure and confidence in delivering presentations in one-to-one as well as one-to-manysettings is mandatory.2. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.