Technical Specialist - Embedded Networking

Experience: 3 to 4 years

Location: Bangalore, India

Skills: 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, JUNOS OS, ACX, QFX, PTX switches, Switching, Routing, Apstra, Paragon, Catalyst switches, Nexus switches, Cisco ACI, HPE FlexFabric, Comware OS, NVIDIA Spectrum-X, Infiniband, CCNP, Python, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, Perl

Job Summary
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).
Robust 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.

Other Requirements
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.

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