Principal Technical Consultant - Data Center Network

AHEAD; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid company holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

AHEAD is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant with a specialization in NVIDIA Networking technologies to architect and deploy modern data center, AI fabric, and high‑performance networking solutions for enterprise clients.

You will lead engagements, mentor teams, present to executives, and ensure successful migrations, validation, and operational readiness while aligning with business goals and technical constraints.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of data center networking experience in enterprise, service provider, cloud, or HPC environments.
• Strong knowledge of NVIDIA Networking solutions and data center architectures.
• Experience designing for AI, GPU, HPC or large-scale east‑west traffic environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for NVIDIA Networking technologies and lead complex design and deployment projects.
• Communicate strategy, approach, and operational considerations to client executives and technical teams.
• Provide technical leadership for data center modernization, AI infrastructure networking, and high‑performance design initiatives.
• Perform assessments, migrations, implementation services, validation testing, and readiness activities.
• Deliver multiple client engagements on time and within scope with knowledge transfer to client teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Client communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Ownership mindset

Tools

NVIDIA Networking

Spectrum Ethernet

InfiniBand

Cumulus Linux

SONiC

EVPN

VXLAN

BGP

MLAG

Spine-leaf

Automation tooling

Job description

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

AHEAD is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant with a specialization in NVIDIA Networking technologies across modern data center, AI, and high‑performance networking environments.

This role requires deep hands‑on technical knowledge and expertise in NVIDIA Ethernet and InfiniBand networking platforms, AI fabric design, data center architecture, and large‑scale deployment and migration services. The ideal candidate brings strong consulting presence, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and operationally sound networking solutions aligned to business outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for NVIDIA Networking technologies, including Ethernet and InfiniBand‑based data center and AI fabric solutions
• Possess a strong understanding of NVIDIA Spectrum Ethernet switching, InfiniBand, Cumulus Linux, SONiC‑related ecosystems, and modern data center networking architectures
• Participate in the design and deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshops
• Communicate architecture strategy, implementation approach, and operational considerations in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other stakeholders
• Implement design architecture objectives that align with client business goals, application requirements, and operational needs
• Provide technical leadership for data center modernization, AI infrastructure networking, and high‑performance network design initiatives
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of underlay and overlay networking, segmentation, routing, automation, and interoperability across multivendor environments
• Perform assessments, migrations, implementation services, validation testing, and operational readiness activities for client environments
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and optimize performance, resiliency, and scalability across production and pre‑production environments
• Ensure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutions
• Work effectively across all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver multiple client engagements on time and within scope
• Obtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

• Minimum 7 years of data center networking experience in enterprise, service provider, cloud, or high‑performance computing environments
• Deep hands‑on technical knowledge and expertise in NVIDIA Networking solutions, including Spectrum Ethernet and InfiniBand deployments
• Experience designing and implementing networking for AI, GPU, HPC, or large‑scale east‑west traffic environments
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center networking, including EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, MLAG, and spine‑leaf architectures
• Experience with Cumulus Linux, network automation, configuration management, and infrastructure‑as‑code practices
• Familiarity with telemetry, observability, and operational tooling for performance monitoring and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of lossless Ethernet concepts, RoCE, congestion management, and low‑latency network design principles
• Experience integrating networking solutions with compute, storage, virtualization, and security architectures
• Strong sense of ownership, problem‑solving ability, urgency, and proactive approach to resolving technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Passion for successful customer outcomes and delivering high‑quality consulting services

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On‑Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

USA Employment Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.