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

Checklist

Experience

Skills

Network Professional
services & advisory experience (Design, implementation, Configuration, Documentation)

Hands on
experience in Data Center network deployment in Private cloud workplace
(3 -tier architecture, Spine -leaf architecture, VxLAN -EVPN)

Experience Routing
& Switching deployment (Layer 2 config – Interface config, VLAN, LAG,
Layer 3 – Static, OSPF, BGP)

Hands on
project experience in Cumulus Linux (NVIDIA – Spectrum -x)

Hands on
project experience in Aruba AOS -CX Data Center

Hands on
project experience in Juniper Data Center

Basic
knowledge on Private Cloud Infrastructure (Compute, Storage, Network, Backup)

Ability to
create HLD/LLD/As -built documentation

Strong
knowledge on the physical network specification (Cabling, Transceivers)

Excellent interpersonal
& soft skills