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Senior Technical Consultant SDN

Senior Technical Consultant SDN

Ahead

7 - 12 years

9 - 14 Lacs

Kolkata Mumbai New Delhi Hyderabad Pune Chennai Bengaluru

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VMware Automation Ccie Architecture Aci Deployment Subject Matter Expert Training and Development cisco Analytics

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Job Description

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Software Defined Networking (SDN) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in software-defined technologies, with deep hands-on expertise in Cisco ACI, Arista or Cisco VxLAN, and VMware NSX (V & T). This role involves leading the design, deployment, and support of complex data center network solutions while ensuring alignment with business goals and customer success.

The SDN Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams and clients, participating in architectural discussions, delivering workshops, and ensuring successful implementations. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential, as well as a passion for staying current with emerging technologies. A proven track record of executing large-scale data center projects and holding relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, ACI, or VMware is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Service as subject matter expert for software defined technologies
Possess a strong understanding of Cisco ACI, Cisco or Arista VxLAN, and VMware NSX (V & T) technologies
Participate in the deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshops
Ability to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders
Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals
Receptive listening skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent situational leadership and timely decision-making skills
Passionate about successful customer outcomes
Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally)
Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget
Ensure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutions
Obtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications

Skills Required

Minimum 7 years of data center experience in enterprise environments
Deep hands-on technical knowledge and expertise in: Cisco, Arista, or VMware NSX large scale data center deployments/migrations
Extensive experience with ACI (multi-pod & multi-site) from design to deployment
Strong sense of ownership, problem solver, sense of urgency and ability to be proactive in resolving challenges
Experience with VxLAN design, deployment a plus
Experience with VMware NSX design, deployment, V to T migration a plus
Depth of knowledge around underlay, overlay concepts, segmentation strategies, and solution interoperability
Cisco CCNP, ACI, or CCIE certification required
VMware or Arista certifications a plus

Why AHEAD:

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

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