Data Center Network Consultant

Whitefield Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading networking consultancy in Bengaluru is seeking a skilled networking professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing multi-vendor network infrastructures. The role focuses on hybrid and private cloud deployments and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should demonstrate a strong advisory background in Data Center Networking, with hands-on experience with various vendors, including Aruba and Juniper. A professional-level certification is mandatory. This position offers a dynamic work environment in an innovative field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of consulting and advisory experience.
• Strong understanding of virtualization, compute, storage, and backup.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and architect multi-vendor network solutions.
• Create detailed documentation following implementation.
• Conduct data center assessments and provide recommendations.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Professional Services

Advisory experience in Data Center Networking

Cumulus Linux

AOS-CX & AOS switching

Link aggregation

Routing (BGP, OSPF)

ACX/QFX/PTX switches

VXLAN-EVPN

Automation tools and scripting

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional-level certification (e.g., CCNP or equivalent)

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Job 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 Network switches 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 analysing 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 3–4 years of consulting and advisory experience with the following vendors:

NVIDIA Spectrum-X

• Hands-on experience on Cumulus Linux

Aruba

• AOS-CX & AOS switching (Link aggregation, VLAN, IP, Stacking, VSX/VSF, MLAG)
• Routing (BGP, OSPF, Static)

Juniper

• ACX/QFX/PTX switches
• Switching & Routing
• VXLAN-EVPN
• Apstra, Paragon
• Strong knowledge and experience in advising physical aspects of Networking like Cabling and transceiver and their compatibility with the switches.
• Valid professional-level certification (e.g., CCNP or equivalent or higher).
• Strong understanding of all data center components (e.g., virtualization, compute, storage, backup).

Good to have:

Cisco

• Catalyst switches
• Nexus switches
• Switching & Routing

HPE FlexFabric

• Comware OS
• Switching
• VXLAN-EVPN
• 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.

Guidelines

• Candidates from managed services or support backgrounds will not be considered.
• Candidates must demonstrate advisory experience in Professional Services, including design and deployment.
• Candidates with DevOps skills will be good to have but not mandatory.
• Candidates must have design experience with Aruba and Juniper. Cisco-only backgrounds will not be accepted unless supplemented with Aruba/Juniper expertise.