Data Center Network Architect

Hello,

We are hiring for "Data Center Network Architect" for Bangalore location.

Exp: 10+Years

Location: Bangalore

Working Mode: 5 days work from office

Notice Period: Immediate joiners(notice period served or serving candidate)

NOTE: We are looking for Immediate joiners(notice period served or serving candidate)

Apply only If you are Immediate joiners(notice period served or serving candidate)

Apply only if you are having 10+Years of relevant experience as per the JD.

Job Desciption:

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

• 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 34 years of consulting and advisory experience with the following vendors:

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

o SD-WAN (SilverPeak & Aruba SD-Branch)

Juniper:

o JUNOS OS

o ACX/QFX/PTX switches

o Switching & Routing

o VXLAN-EVPN o Apstra, Paragon

Cisco:

o Catalyst switches

o Nexus switches

o Cisco ACI

o Switching & Routing HPE

FlexFabric:

o Comware OS

o Switching

o VXLAN-EVPN NVIDIA Spectrum-X and Infiniband

• Valid professional-level certification (e.g., CCNP or equivalent or higher).
• Strong 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.