AHEAD is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Software Defined Networking (SDN) Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in software-defined technologies, with deep hands-on expertise in Cisco ACI, Arista or Cisco VxLAN, and VMware NSX (V & T).
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Other benefits (see details on https://www.aheadbenefits.com/)
