Data Center Network Consultant

Location : Benagaluru / Pune  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 environment (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