L2 Techno-Functional Consultant - Networking Technologies

Description :

Role : Techno Functional Consultant L2

Location : Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai / Pune / Mumbai / Coimbatore

Experience : 12 15 Years

Band : C2

Key Responsibilities :

Network Strategy & Architecture :

- Define and drive the overall network solution strategy, including transition and transformation roadmaps for enterprise customers.

- Design scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise network architectures for large-scale environments.

- Lead network transformation initiatives involving modernization of Data Center, LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN environments.

- Develop high-level and low-level design documents (HLD / LLD) for network solutions.

Consulting & Solutioning :

- Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader to customers on network architecture and technology adoption.

- Engage with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical network solutions.

- Provide technical consulting and solution architecture guidance during presales and delivery phases.

- Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend best-fit solutions.

Enterprise Network Design & Implementation :

- Design, implement, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise Data Centre, LAN, and WAN infrastructure.

- Provide architectural expertise across multi-vendor network environments such as :

1. Cisco

2. Aruba

3. Juniper

Wireless Infrastructure :

- Design and implement enterprise wireless networks using Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) and Access Points (AP).

- Configure and troubleshoot wireless infrastructure across :

1. Cisco

2. Aruba

3. Juniper

SD-WAN Architecture & Deployment :

- Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions across distributed enterprise environments.

- Work with leading SD-WAN technologies including :

1. Cisco SD-WAN

2. Palo Alto SD-WAN

3. HPE SD-WAN

4. Versa Networks

5. VMware Velocloud

6. Fortinet SD-WAN

- Develop and enforce network security policies and access control frameworks.

Data Center Networking :

- Design and implement advanced Data Center networking solutions.

- Hands-on experience in any one of the following advanced networking technologies :

1. Cisco ACI

2. VMware NSX

3. Software Defined Networking (SDN)

4. Software Defined Access (SDA)

5. Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)

Automation & Network Transformation :

- Drive network automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

- Implement automation frameworks using network orchestration tools and scripting.

- Standardize network deployment and operational procedures.

Stakeholder & Client Management :

- Collaborate with business leaders, architects, and engineering teams to deliver enterprise network solutions.

- Provide technical presentations and architecture recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

- Lead workshops, solution discussions, and architecture review sessions.

Required Technical Skills :

Networking Technologies :

- Strong knowledge of :

1. Routing & Switching (R&S)

2. BGP

3. OSPF

4. EIGRP

5. VLAN / VTP

6. STP

7. HSRP / VRRP

Enterprise Network Infrastructure :

- Experience managing large-scale enterprise environments including :

1. Data Center networks

2. LAN / WAN environments

3. Multi-vendor networking platforms

Vendors :

1. Cisco

2. Aruba

3. Juniper

SD-WAN Technologies :

- Network segmentation and access control

Data Center Technologies :

- Hands-on experience in any one of the following niche technologies :

1. Cisco ACI

2. VMware NSX

3. Software Defined Networking (SDN)

4. Software Defined Access (SDA)

5. Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)

Certifications (Preferred) :

- Candidates with the following certifications will be highly preferred :

1. CCNP Enterprise