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    Senior Technical Consultant SDN (NSX)

    AHEAD
    ~$115,315 - $214,156Market Estimate
    India
    Full-Time
    Senior (7+ yrs)
    Human Resources
    First posted 504 days ago
    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 VMware NSX (V & T) and Cisco ACI, Arista or Cisco VxLAN. 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
  1. Service as subject matter expert for software defined technologies
  2. Possess a strong understanding of VMware NSX (V & T) technologies and good understanding of Cisco ACI, Cisco or Arista VxLAN.
  3. Participate in the deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshops
  4. Ability to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders
  5. Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals
  6. Receptive listening skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences
  7. Excellent situational leadership and timely decision-making skills
  8. Passionate about successful customer outcomes
  9. Ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally)
  10. Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
  11. Demonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget
  12. Ensure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutions
  13. Obtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications
    14. Skills Required
  14. Minimum 10 years of data center experience in enterprise environments
  15. Deep hands-on technical knowledge and expertise in: VMware NSX (V & T) technologies large scale data center deployments/migrationsand good understanding of Cisco ACI, Cisco or Arista VxLAN.
  16. Extensive experience with ACI (multi-pod & multi-site) from design to deployment
  17. Strong sense of ownership, problem solver, sense of urgency and ability to be proactive in resolving challenges
  18. Experience with VxLAN design, deployment a plus
  19. Experience with VMware NSX design, deployment, V to T migration a plus
  20. Depth of knowledge around underlay, overlay concepts, segmentation strategies, and solution interoperability
  21. Cisco CCNP, ACI, or CCIE certification required
  22. VMware or Arista certifications a plus
    23. Why AHEAD:
    Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
    We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
    India Employment Benefits include:
    Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
    Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
    Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
    Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
    Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
    Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
    Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership
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    Company:  AHEAD

    IT services firm engineering infrastructure, applications, data, AI, security, and operations solutions.
    1001-5000 employees
    Software & IT Services
    HQ: United States
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