Konverge Technologies - Senior Subject Matter Expert - Data Center Operations (5-6 yrs)

Data- Center- Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Experience Level : 5+ Years

Location : Gurgaon

Job Overview :

We are looking for an experienced and talented Senior- Data- Center- Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 5+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing- data- center- infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Cisco's- data- center- portfolio, including ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), NX-OS, and other technologies such as Nutanix and DNA- Center- (DNAC).

If you have a passion for creating robust and scalable- data- center- solutions, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities :

Data- Center- Design and Architecture :

- Lead the design and architecture of scalable and resilient- data center solutions.

- Implement best practices for high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery.

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) :

- Design, deploy, and manage Cisco ACI solutions for automated, policy-driven infrastructure.

- Ensure seamless integration with existing- data- center- components.

NX-OS (Nexus Operating System) :

- Configure and manage Cisco Nexus switches running NX-OS for data center networking.

- Implement advanced features for- data- center- networking and fabric management.

Nutanix Integration :

- Integrate Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure solutions into the- data- center- architecture.

- Optimize Nutanix clusters for performance and scalability.

DNA- Center- (DNAC) :

- Implement and manage Cisco DNA- Center- for network automation and assurance.

- Utilize DNAC for policy-based automation and network analytics.

Storage Technologies :

- Familiarity with storage technologies, including SAN and NAS solutions.

- Experience with Cisco MDS switches for Fibre Channel storage networking.

Technical Skill Set :

- Expertise in designing and implementing Cisco ACI fabrics.

- Proficiency in using ACI for automated network provisioning.

- Configuration and management of Cisco Nexus switches running NX-OS.

- Knowledge of VXLAN and other- data- center- networking protocols.

- Implementation and optimization of Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure.

- Knowledge of AHV and other Nutanix components.

- Configuration and administration of Cisco DNA- Center.

- Utilization of DNAC for network automation and assurance.

- Understanding of SAN and NAS storage solutions.

- Familiarity with Cisco MDS switches for Fibre Channel storage networking.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data- Center or equivalent certification is preferred.

- 5+years of hands-on experience in- data- center- design and implementation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.