Job Title - Data Center Network Engineer
Experience - 3 to 5 Yrs
Location: BLR, 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 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
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Design, implement, and architect scalable, secure, and resilient multi-vendor network solutions.
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Develop high-level and low-level network design documentation prior to deployment.
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Create detailed "as-built" documentation following implementation.
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Support pursuit and pre-sales activities by analyzing customer requirements and proposing tailored network solutions.
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Conduct data center assessments, perform gap analyses, and provide recommendations aligned with industry best practices.
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Identify and implement opportunities for automation and orchestration to improve operational efficiency.
Skill Requirements
Mandatory:
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Hands-on experience in Professional Services: Advisory, Design, Implementation, Configuration, and Assessment in Data Center Networking environments.
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Minimum 3-4 years of consulting and advisory experience with the following vendors:
Aruba:
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AOS-CX & AOS switching (Link aggregation, VLAN, IP, Stacking, VSX/VSF, MLAG)
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Routing (BGP, OSPF, Static)
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VXLAN-EVPN, Spine-Leaf Architecture
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SD-WAN (SilverPeak & Aruba SD-Branch)
Juniper:
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JUNOS OS
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ACX/QFX/PTX switches
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Switching & Routing
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VXLAN-EVPN
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Apstra, Paragon
Cisco:
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Catalyst switches
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Nexus switches
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Cisco ACI
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Switching & Routing
HPE FlexFabric:
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Comware OS
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Switching
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VXLAN-EVPN
NVIDIA Spectrum-X and Infiniband
- Valid professional-level certification (e.g., CCNP or equivalent or higher).
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Strong understanding of all data center components (e.g., virtualization, compute, storage, backup).
Preferable:
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Experience with automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, Perl, etc.).
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Good understanding of cloud technologies (private and/or public) from an integration perspective.
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Strong communication and documentation skills.