
Senior Technical Consultant - Network SDN
AHEAD
Posted 2026-05-13
USD 170,000 - USD 200,000 per year
Tech & Engg
Job Description
Ovii's Interpretation of the Role
Senior Network Technical Consultant specializing in software‑defined networking (SDN) for enterprise data‑center environments. Drives complex solution deployments, client workshops, and architecture strategy while ensuring knowledge transfer and project delivery.
Role Snapshot
- Senior Network Technical Consultant
- SDN specialist (Cisco ACI, Arista VxLAN, VMware NSX)
- Client‑facing architect
- Data‑center migration expert
- Certification‑driven professional
Must-Have Requirements
- Cisco ACI
- Arista VxLAN
- VMware NSX/NSX‑T
- Large‑scale data‑center deployments
- Client workshop facilitation
- enterprise data‑center deployments
- large‑scale network migrations
Nice-to-Have Signals
- AVI Networks load balancers
- VXLAN, OTV, EVPN/BGP
- Troubleshooting and performance optimization
- Automation
- AVI load balancer implementations
- overlay networking (VXLAN, OTV, EVPN/BGP)
Work Setup
- Location: United States, United States
- Work mode: REMOTE
- Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
- Employment type: Full-Time
Eligibility Gates
- Visa sponsorship: unknown
Not Specified in JD
- Visa sponsorship
- Travel requirement
- Security clearance
- Notice period
- Coding test
What You'll Likely Work On
- Act as the subject‑matter expert for SDN technologies and guide architecture decisions.
- Deploy complex network solutions, produce deliverables, and lead client workshops.
- Translate architecture strategy into clear, concise presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Align design objectives with client business goals and ensure successful knowledge transfer.
- Deliver multiple IT projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining high‑quality standards.
- Maintain relevant certifications and stay current with emerging networking technologies.
Good Fit If You Have
- Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Proactive problem‑solver with a sense of ownership and urgency.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels.
Skills
- Software‑Defined Networking (Cisco ACI, Arista VxLAN, VMware NSX)
- Large‑scale data‑center deployments & migrations
- Network automation & troubleshooting
- AVI load balancers (GSLB, controllers)
- VXLAN, OTV, EVPN/BGP overlay concepts
- Client workshop facilitation & documentation