Senior Technical Consultant SDN

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 10 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