Job Description
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD. Responsibilities: Possess a strong understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IPsec for secure and efficient network communications.Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of networking technologies, WAN communications, and security concepts, including TCP/IP, QoS, MPLS, and IPSec.Participate in the deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshopsAbility to communicate and execute architecture strategy & approach in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other client stakeholders Ability to implement design architecture objectives that align with client demand & business goalsReceptive listening skills, with the ability to present ideas in a clear, concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiencesExcellent situational leadership and timely decision-making skillsPassionate about successful customer outcomesAbility to work effectively within all levels of an organization (internally & externally)Ability to work both individually and in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budgetEnsure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutionsObtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications Qualifications Minimum 5 years of networking experience in enterprise environments, with focus on SD WAN technologiesDeep hands-on technical knowledge and expertise inPalo Prisma (and native) and Fortinet SD WAN. Silverpeak, Cisco Viptela, Versa, or Velocloud a plus. Deep expertise in route/switch architecturesStrong sense of ownership, problem solver, sense of urgency and ability to be proactive in resolving challengesPalo Alto certificationPCNSE or PCNSCCisco certificationCCNP or CCIEFortinet certification nice to haveWhy AHEAD:Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidates relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Job Classification
Industry: Software Product
Functional Area / Department: Consulting
Role Category: IT Consulting
Role: Technical Consultant
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Ahead
Location(s): Noida, Gurugram
Keyskills:
wan
networking products
route3
routing protocols
situational leadership
tcp
switching
eigrp
ip
networking
bgp
silverpeak
ospf
viptela
sd
velocloud
routing
technical consulting
it projects
ipsec
fortinet
protocols
cisco
digital transformation