Senior Technical Consultant - Network SDN

AHEAD; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; 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 Senior Network Technical Consultant specializing in Software-Defined Networking, particularly NSX, ACI, and AVI. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert for software-defined technologies, participate in complex solution deployments, and ensure effective communication with client stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of data center experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and expertise in VMware NSX and Cisco technologies. AHEAD offers a range of benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of data center experience in enterprise environments.
• Deep hands-on technical knowledge in large-scale deployments/migrations.
• Strong sense of ownership and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for software defined technologies.
• Participate in the deployment of complex solutions and client workshops.
• Implement design architecture objectives aligning with client goals.

Skills

Cisco ACI

VMware NSX

Arista VxLAN

troubleshooting

problem-solving

automation

Job description

Senior Network Technical Consultant

We are seeking a Senior Network Technical Consultant specializing in Software-Defined Networking especially NSX, ACI and AVI.

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
• Communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders
• Implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goals
• 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
• Work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally)
• Work both individually and in a team environment
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 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
• Strong sense of ownership, problem solver, sense of urgency and ability to be proactive in resolving challenges
• Depth of knowledge around underlay, overlay concepts, segmentation strategies, and solution interoperability
• Experience with VMware technologies, NSX, NSX‑T, and Avi.
• Strong understanding of VXLAN, OTV, EVPN/BGP, and overlay networking
• Experience with AVI Networks load balancers, including GSLB, controllers, and data/control planes in VMware NSX environments
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, performance optimization, and automation

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.

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.

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.