HPE Networking Proof of Concept Consultant
Core
Design, build, and run Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements to validate HPE Networking solutions (campus switching, Wi-Fi 6E/7, SD-Branch) for customers during the sales cycle.
Role type
Senior IC Proof of Concept Technical Consultant
Builds
Proof of Concept test topologies and validation reports for enterprise networking solutions
Domain
Enterprise Networking (Campus, Branch, Edge, Wireless, SD-Branch)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Networking protocols (LAN/WLAN, Switching, Routing, Security), Wi-Fi 6E/7 standards, RF spectrum analysis, Test plan creation, Solution architecture, Technical presentation, Project management
Preferred skills
HPE Networking (Aruba) and Juniper technologies, Network automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python), Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero Trust Architecture, AIOps platforms
Technologies
HPE Aruba Networking Central, Aruba Central NetConductor, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Git, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Execute complex PoC engagements spanning campus switching, wireless, and edge use cases; Gather technical requirements and define quantitative success metrics; Create detailed, scenario-driven test plans; Collaborate with technical experts to validate test plans; Investigate and optimize technical solutions; Represent HPE as a subject matter expert to customers and stakeholders; Transfer knowledge to presales peers through mentoring and enablement sessions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC