Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent hands-on experience or certifications may also be considered.
2-3 years of experience in presales, network engineering, or infrastructure consulting, with a focus on enterprise-grade systems and solutions.
Hands-on experience with network design, hardware infrastructure, and integration across cloud and on-premises environments.
Strong command of network architecture principles including routing, switching, VLAN, VPN, and segmentation in large-scale environments.
Hands-on proficiency with protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and VRRP, as well as Layer 2 and Layer 3 design optimization.
Familiarity with configuring and integrating enterprise-grade routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Experience with optical networking components, including SFP+, QSFP, fiber optics, and high-throughput interconnects.
Understanding of datacenter infrastructure, rack planning, cable management, and physical layer considerations.
Exposure to SDN (Software Defined Networking) and network virtualization platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with virtualized infrastructure environments such as VMware vSphere, KVM, or OpenStack and their networking components.
Awareness of cloud-network bridging, including hybrid network topologies involving VPN Gateway setups.
Solid grasp of network security fundamentals, including firewalls, IPSec/OpenVPN, IDS/IPS, and traffic filtering policies.
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical specs into business-aligned proposals and leading presales discussions.
Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, JNCIS/JNCIP, or Red Hat/OpenStack/VMware network specialties are advantageous.
Collaborate with clients to understand their networking and infrastructure requirements, designing tailored solutions that address both business and technical goals.
Develop and present technical proposals, including detailed network designs, infrastructure blueprints, and hardware integrations, to showcase solution value.
Conduct Proof of Concept (PoC) activities to validate the feasibility and performance of proposed network and infrastructure solutions.
Design and integrate network devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Work with cloud infrastructure hardware, including provisioning servers, hypervisors, and storage systems, to support scalable and efficient cloud and hybrid environments.
Stay informed on the latest advancements in networking, hardware infrastructure, and cloud technologies, integrating relevant innovations into client solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, hardware architecture, and system integration plans.
Collaborate with Product Solution Architects, cloud engineers, and other technical teams to ensure seamless delivery of complex infrastructure solutions.
Support the integration of hybrid infrastructure solutions, bridging on-premises hardware with cloud services for efficient operations.
Promote best practices in network design, hardware management ensuring high standards of reliability and performance.
