Network Consultant
Location:
London
Salary:
£450.00 - £500 per day
Job Type:
Date Posted:
16 days ago
Expiry Date:
09/01/2025
Job Ref:
BBBH116634_1732538353
Start Date:
25/11/2024
Contact:
Toby Ranson
Contact Email:
toby.ranson@xcede.de
Specialism:
We are seeking an experienced Arista Networking Consultant to provide advanced post-sales design and engineering expertise for Arista's Open Networking Data Center platform, with a primary focus on Universal Cloud Network (UCN) deployments.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex network environments, with a deep understanding of Arista solutions, including CloudVision Portal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced post-sales design and engineering services for Arista's Open Networking Data Center platform, with a strong emphasis on UCN solutions.
- Design and implement network architectures, including EVPN, VXLAN, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, Multicast, QoS, and leaf-spine topology for deployments.
- Build configurations and network provisioning automation using Python and tools like Chef or Ansible.
- Provide expertise in practical deployment of Arista AVD (Automation and Visibility Dashboard) and ANTA (Arista Network Test Automation).
- Implement and manage macro- and micro-segmentation (MSS) solutions.
- Conduct bug scrubs, make software and hardware code recommendations, and act as an interface to TAC, internal development teams, and the customer.
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues, including configuration errors, routing problems, performance concerns, software bugs, and hardware failures.
- Collaborate with customers to ensure seamless implementation and change control processes.
- Provide expert guidance and troubleshooting for virtualized network environments, including VMware vSphere and RedHat OpenShift/OpenStack.
- Maintain excellent documentation of designs, processes, and troubleshooting workflows, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Communicate effectively with customers, providing exceptional service and clear verbal and written communication.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 5+ years of experience working with Arista's UCN platform and CloudVision Portal.
- Arista ACE4-5 Certification or higher.
- Extensive experience in network design and engineering, including EVPN, VXLAN, and related protocols.
- Proficiency in network automation using Python and tools like Chef or Ansible.
- Hands-on experience with Arista AVD and ANTA tools.
- Solid understanding of macro- and micro-segmentation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
- Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, RedHat OpenShift/OpenStack).
- Expertise in using industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI).
- Strong documentation skills, with the ability to track and follow up on tickets and opportunities.
- Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
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Toby Ranson
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