Location: Remote (UK)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Competitive (Market Rate)

We're looking for an experienced SONiC Network Consultant to join a customer team on an exciting 6-month engagement with a global bank. This role involves leading the assessment, selection, and proof-of-concept (PoC) execution for SONiC suitability within the bank's infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy - Evangelize and communicate the benefits and challenges of SONiC to key decision-makers.
2. Vendor & Partner Assessment - Lead the evaluation of SONiC-capable switch vendors and specialist support partners, narrowing down to the best options for a PoC.
3. Proof of Concept Definition & Execution - Develop a comprehensive PoC plan, including:

• Use case definition
• Success criteria
• High-level design
• Project plan
• Roles and responsibilities
• Test plan
  Governance & Assurance - Oversee and guide the PoC, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with the bank's future SONiC strategy.
  Collaborative Working - Work closely with the customer's team, ensuring they gain the maximum value from this process.

Key Skills & Experience:

Must Have:

• Strong background in data center spine-leaf architectures, with expertise in:
  • EVPN/VXLAN
  • Automation
• Proven consulting experience, particularly in delivering market assessments.

Desirable:

• SONiC expertise - While deep SONiC experience is a plus, we can provide insights into vendors, partners, PoC use cases, and training if necessary.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-impact SONiC strategy assessment for a global bank. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, let's set up a chat!

Interested? Apply now or reach out for more details.