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 engagements demonstrating self-driving networks and enterprise-grade campus/branch/edge solutions
Domain
Networking (Campus, Branch, Edge, Wireless, SD-Branch)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Networking protocols (LAN/WLAN, Switching, Routing, Security), Wi-Fi 6E/7, SD-WAN, AIOps platforms, Technical solution design, Test planning, Customer engagement, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
HPE Networking (Aruba) and Juniper technologies, Network automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python), Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero Trust/SASE frameworks, AI/ML concepts for network operations
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 test plans covering wired, wireless, security, and management capabilities; Collaborate with technical experts to validate test plans; Investigate and optimize technical solutions to meet opportunity requirements; Represent HPE Networking as a subject matter expert to customers and stakeholders; Transfer knowledge to presales peers through mentoring and enablement sessions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC