Location: Telecommuting / Remote
Reports to: Director of Professional Services
Type: Full Time/Part Time Job Responsibilities
Provide consultation and deployment services in Software Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization environments for Enterprise and Service Provider environmentsDeliver in-person, onsite and/or online training on the following topics:LogicFinder in-house developed contentNEC ProgrammableFlowController (PFC)Big Switch Networks: Big Cloud Fabric and Big Monitoring FabricCisco SDN contentVMWare solutions contentJuniper SDN bootcampsSDN (ODL)Provide expert level assessment services in multi-vendor IP Network Infrastructure settings, supplying detailed network audit and assessment servicesConsult, design, implement and test Controllers and SDN-controlled hardware solutions.Consultation and verification related to customer application virtualization, cloud orchestration, etcConduct Knowledge Transfer sessions with customers around configuration and maintenance of SDN solutionsDevelop opportunities for knowledge transfer and documentation of procedures and best practice guidelines for Professional Services team membersMaintain knowledge of competitive landscape and share knowledge with peers of business units that support SDN SolutionsWork effectively with the Product Management/Development, and the Technical Support organizationFoster a collaborative, team-based environment, sharing best practices and building lasting relationships around SDNDevelop procedures for implementation, assessment, and design of new and existing product offeringsServe as Subject Matter Expert, where necessary, in order to assist in services sale closureDevelop core relationships with key interlock groups: Pre-Sales, Engineering, Product Management, etcPursue technical training paths and industry certification in order to enhance delivery capabilitiesIdentify technical gaps in order to pursue further developmentKeep abreast of developing technologies within identified products and marketsProvide regular status reporting on projects and initiatives Develop professional and technical skills in support of business initiativesDesired Skills and ExperienceWorking knowledge and competency related to server/network virtualization, cloud, orchestration, and network management platforms/tools
Experience with VM technologies, hypervisors (ESXi, Xen, KVM, Hyper-V, etc.), and applications running on hypervisor solutions
Minimum of 3 years of experience in internetworking equipment configuration and support in multi-vendor environments, with knowledge of a range of state-of-the-art network practices and technologies (L2 switching technologies and protection mechanisms, VLAN/VxLAN, L3 technologies and protocols such as OSPF, MPLS, BGP, L4-7 application delivery and balancing, Wireless networking technologies, etc.)
Familiarity with SDN Controller architectures, specifically OpenDaylight. Experience with other controllers is useful (NOX, Floodlight, RYU, Beacon/Maestro, etc.)
Programming and scripting skills/tools in cloud/SDN environments (Java, Python, C++, TCL/Expect, Puppet/Chef, etc.)
Experience with soft/virtual networking, such as Open vSwitch (OVS), OVSDB, OpenFlow
Education & Certification:BS Degree in Electronics/Communication/Electrical or Computer ScienceBrocade BCNE, BCNP, BCVRE, BCVRPVMware VCP-NV, VCP4/5-DCV, VCAP4/5-DCA/DCD#J-18808-Ljbffr
