Description
Key Skills: JUNOS, MPLS, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, Data Centre Networks, AI Fabric, IP Routing, SDN, Networking Architecture
Good to Have Skills: RSVP, SR-MPLS, SRv6, L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, CoS, RoCE, QFX, MX, PTX, SRX, EX, ACX, VMX, VSRX, Mist, Apstra platforms, NFV, DPDK, SR-IOV, SmartNICs, YANG, telemetry, Python, REST APIs, JSON, Postman
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with sales teams to articulate the value of data centre networking and WAN solutions to customers.
- Technically qualify large opportunities and advise sales teams on the recommended approach for complex deals.
- Lead the end-to-end networking infrastructure architecture ensuring all customer requirements are effectively met.
- Lead technical solution development and customization in complex deals coordinating with account teams and engineering.
- Provide expert insights on hardware and software configurations and best practices for successful project implementation.
- Develop strategic partnerships with integrators and key partners to solve complex networking problems effectively.
- Deliver compelling technical demonstrations and proof of concepts while articulating clear value propositions to clients.
- Translate customer objectives into detailed technical requirements and drive internal feature development and solutions.
- Shape and customize solutions across the entire company portfolio including products services and third-party components.
- Size design configure and price technical solutions using industry best practices and established methodologies.
- Ensure smooth knowledge transfer to delivery teams for successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
Experience Required: 15+ years of experience in data centre IP fabric, service provider WAN infrastructure, IP routing, and Ethernet switching with hands-on knowledge in designing large-scale networks and SDN environments. Extensive pre-sales experience in selling high-end networking equipment and solutions required. Advanced degree in technology or equivalent experience preferred