Senior Technical Consultant SDN

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Technical Consultant SDN based in India. This is a senior-level opportunity for a Software Defined Networking specialist focused on complex enterprise data center environments. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert across SDN, with strong exposure to Cisco ACI, VxLAN, Arista, and VMware NSX technologies. The role combines architecture, hands-on deployment, migration, troubleshooting, and customer-facing consulting. You will work directly with technical teams and senior client stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable network solutions. The position offers the opportunity to lead large-scale data center projects and influence architecture decisions from design through implementation. Strong communication, situational leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for delivering successful customer outcomes. This remote role is well suited to an experienced networking professional who enjoys technical ownership, complex projects, and continuous innovation. Act as a subject matter expert for Software Defined Networking technologies and provide technical leadership across complex data center engagements. Design, deploy, migrate, and support large-scale enterprise data center network solutions using technologies such as Cisco ACI, Cisco or Arista VxLAN, and VMware NSX. Lead Cisco ACI architecture and implementation initiatives, including multi-pod and multi-site environments. Contribute to network architecture strategies that align technical solutions with client requirements and broader business objectives. Participate in complex deployments, produce detailed technical documentation, and deliver workshops for client teams and stakeholders. Communicate architecture strategies, technical approaches, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management. Apply strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills to resolve technical challenges and keep projects progressing. Manage multiple IT projects and contribute to delivering engagements on schedule and within budget. Work effectively with internal teams, client stakeholders, and cross-functional groups throughout the project lifecycle. Provide knowledge transfer and enablement to client teams to ensure the smooth operation and long-term adoption of deployed solutions. Maintain a strong focus on customer success, proactively identifying risks and opportunities for improvement. Maintain relevant professional certifications and continue developing expertise in emerging SDN and data center networking technologies. Requirements: 10+ years of experience working with enterprise data center networking environments. Deep hands-on expertise with large-scale Cisco, Arista, and/or VMware NSX data center deployments and migrations. Extensive experience with Cisco ACI , including architecture, design, and deployment in multi-pod and multi-site environments. Strong understanding of VxLAN architecture, design, and deployment. Experience with VMware NSX , including NSX-V/NSX-T environments and V-to-T migration, is highly valued. Strong knowledge of data center underlay and overlay architectures, network segmentation, and interoperability between infrastructure and virtualization technologies. Strong understanding of Software Defined Networking principles and modern data center architectures. Cisco CCNP, ACI, or CCIE certification is required . VMware and/or Arista certifications are a strong advantage. Strong ownership mindset, urgency, initiative, and ability to proactively identify and resolve technical challenges. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Demonstrated situational leadership and sound decision-making skills in complex customer environments. Ability to work inde