MPLS R&S Consultant

Qualifications

CCIE certified.BS or MS in Computer Science or related domainsExcellent Cisco ACI DC SDN product architecture knowledge and hands on experience including multipod and multisite.Excellent ASR9K and NCS IOSXR platforms product architecture knowledge and hands on experience including MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, OSPF and ISIS.Solid experience in Cisco Core routers and switch devices including ASR9KSolid experience in Cisco ACI DC switch devices including Nexus9K.Solid experience in security products including Cisco ASA, Cisco ISE and Fortigate/Palo Alto/Juniper firewallsExperience in automation using python and ansible or related technologiesExperienced on IOSXR, NXOS and IOS-XE.Solid grasp of the end-to-end Service Provider networks/processes, including architecture, design & engineering, implementation, and operations.Minimum 12+ years of experience in Professional Services and Service Provider NetworksBe experienced delivering Cisco standard methodologies within our customer's infrastructure.Be able to demonstrate the ability to lead or guide teams made up of Cisco and Customer members in the analysis and resolution of sophisticated network problems.Ability to provide high-level crisis management through anticipation of issues, problems or events and actively resolving them with the Customer.Leverage good communication, consulting and customer relationship skills to create productive collaborations.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to solve technical problems.Experience with Service provider networks design, architecture, development, implementation and evolution.Ability to multi-task and self-start in a fast-paced team environment and work independently.Strong customer-facing skills.Solid grasp of the industry landscape (competitors and partners).Interpersonal skills to include problem solving, influencing, presentation/demonstration, and written communication.Knowledge of native as well as third party Network management, monitoring, and provisioning tools.

Main Responsibilities

Provide Planning, Designing, Implementation and Optimization services to Cisco Advanced Services Customers around Cisco’s Service Provider SolutionsGenerate HLD, LLD, BoQ, NIP and other technical documents for the project life cycle.Attending Customer Meetings to highlight ongoing risks and issues, technical ownership and direction of projects.Working as part of a multi-functional team to identify, develop, and deliver customer projects.Architect, lead, and implement technical project activities.Participates in or leads sophisticated SP design/implementation and migration, performance engineering or problem resolution projects.Solves complex, multi-functional issues that cross many technologies including DC ACI, MPLS, BGP, IPv4/IPv6, OSPF and ISIS.Applies good analytic process to help bring any issue to resolution.Delivers migration plans, with a detailed understanding on networked applications and related dependencies.Ensure compliance to delivery methodology operational structure, roles & responsibilities.Track work against the engagement schedule and support the PM track financial, resource and material requirements for the engagements.Guide other consultants and engineers, resolving challenges and ensuring customer success.Design, implement, operate, and troubleshoot enterprise, data-centre, SAN, security, and WAN network infrastructure.Configure and support Cisco ACI fabrics, including Multi-Pod, Multi-Site, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts, L3Outs, and ESGs.Implement ACI Layer 4–Layer 7 service graphs for integrating firewalls, load balancers, and application-delivery services.Configure and support ACI VMM integration with VMware vCenter, VMware vSphere, and Nutanix virtualisation environments.Manage Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator, Nexus Dashboard Insights, and Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller.Configure and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and BGP EVPN VXLAN leaf-spine fabrics.Support Cisco ASR 1000 and ASR 9000 routers running IOS XE and IOS XR.Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VRFs, MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN, Segment Routing, and BFD.Configure and support Cisco MDS SAN switches, including VSANs, zoning, device aliases, port channels, ISLs, and Fibre Channel connectivity.Configure and troubleshoot Cisco firewalls, security policies, NAT, VPNs, high availability, access control, and threat-protection features.Administer Cisco ISE for TACACS+, RADIUS, network-device authentication, role-based access control, and policy enforcement.Configure and troubleshoot load balancers, virtual servers, server pools, health monitors, SSL profiles, and application traffic flows.Implement network segmentation, ACLs, secure management access, device hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security-compliance controls.Develop Python scripts and API-based automation for configuration, validation, compliance checks, health monitoring, and reporting.Perform network migrations, upgrades, incident troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, documentation, and coordination with Cisco TAC and internal teams.More details:Documentation support & Technical DeliverablesLow-Level Designs (LLDs)Method of Procedures (MOPs)Proof of Concept PlansLab Testing Plans & Execution ReportsNetwork Migration PlansOperational ExecutionExecutes live change windows (CRs) against highly critical national infrastructure supporting nationwide internet and essential business servicesPlans and delivers tactical migrations and changes within high-availability, zero-tolerance environmentsConducts Proof-of-Concept testing and lab validation across multi-vendor platforms (Cisco, Huawei, etc.)Problem Solving & SupportProvides rapid troubleshooting and resolution of ad-hoc network incidents across complex topologiesSupports the design and implementation of tactical solutions into live production environmentsActs as a key escalation point during critical service-impacting eventsTechnical Reliability & Domain ExpertiseTechnically reliable — delivers consistent, high-quality work that the team and customer can depend on without second-guessingPossesses deep institutional knowledge of the network environment, built over time through hands-on involvement across design, testing, and live operationsUnderstands the end-to-end architecture, interdependencies, and nuances that are not easily transferable or replaceableCustomer Trust & RelationshipHas earned direct trust from the customer, who regularly relies on him for critical activities and seeks his involvement on high-stakes changesRecognized by the customer as a dependable, go-to engineer for complex deliverablesCommitment & FlexibilityConsistently available for post-midnight maintenance windows, demonstrating dedication beyond standard working hours to minimize customer impactHighly supportive of team members and cross-functional stakeholders — willingly adapts to shifting priorities, urgent requests, and evolving project needsDemonstrates a collaborative, no-ego approach that makes him a force multiplier within the team