Cloud Network Solution Architect Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Quest Technology Management; Roseville (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Network Solutions Engineer who will act as a bridge between customers and advanced networking solutions. This hybrid position involves understanding customer integration needs, designing network architectures, and developing automation solutions. Ideal candidates should possess extensive networking knowledge, excellent communication skills, and programming experience in GoLang and Python.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience required.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is highly desirable.
• Hands-on programming experience in GoLang and Python.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their Layer 2/Layer 3 integration needs.
• Facilitate discussions about network architectures for Private Cloud offers.
• Design automation tools for network infrastructure deployment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts

Hands-on experience with HPE network devices

Proficiency in developing automation scripts using GoLang and Python

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master of Arts/Science or equivalent degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Apache Airflow

Job description

Cloud Network Solution Architect

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-orientedNetwork Solutions Engineerto join our team. In this role, you will act as a bridge between our customers and ourHPE Engineered Solutions cutting-edge network fabric solutions.Your primary responsibilities will include engaging with customers to understand their Layer 2/Layer 3 integration needs, discussing and designing network architectures for our Private Cloud offers, and developing automation solutions to streamline network operations.

This position is ideal for a professional with a deep understanding of networking technologies, excellent communication skills, and hands-on programming experience in GoLang and Python.

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Responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement:
• Facilitate discussions with HPE Field, HPE Partners, and customers directly to explain our HPE Engineered Solution Network Architecture and how it integrates with their network fabric via Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols. Specifically working with private cloud integrated systems. Private cloud and virtualized environment knowledge and AI solution knowledge. Datacenter interconnection strategies for integration into spine leaf, multi site and DC TORs.
• Facilitate discussions with HPE Field, HPE Partners, and customers directly on thenetwork security architecture and help integrate our HPE Engineered Solution into the requirements of the network requirements/regulations.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance to customers on best practices and optimal configuration
• Solution Architecture:
• Aid in the development of tailored network architecture plans that align with customer requirements and leverage the capabilities of the HPE Engineered Solution stacks.
• Identify potential challenges and provide innovative solutions to achieve robust, standardized, and scalable network designs.
• Automation Development:
• Design and develop automation tools for network infrastructure deployment and lifecycle using GoLang and Python.
• Create scripts and workflows to simplify deployment, monitoring, and management of network environments.
• Maintain and improve the reliability and efficiency of network automation solutions.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and support teams to align customer needs with product features and updates.
• Document customer requirements, solution designs, and automation workflows for future reference and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts, protocols, and configurations (e.g., VLANs, BGP, OSPF, VRF, VxLAN, EVPN).
• Hands-on experience with HPE network devices and network troubleshooting tools.
• Third-party network device experience is a plus.
• Software-defined networking (e.g., VMware NSX, Open Switch, Hyper-V / Azure Stack virtual networking)
• Proficiency in developing automation scripts and tools using GoLang, Java, and Python.
• Experience with network automation frameworks or tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Apache Airflow)
• Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid environments is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Networking, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 12+ years of professional experience and a Master of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study; without a Masters degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience (15+ years in total).
• Experience in customer-facing roles, such as solutions architect, pre-sales engineer, or technical consultant, is highly desirable.

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