Cisco SAN Architect / Migration Lead Consultant or full-time hire resource brief for a confidential Cisco SAN refresh and migration engagement
Confidential project context
Role snapshot Client / project Confidential client | Cisco SAN refresh and migration program
Engagement type Consultant or full-time hire resource
Location NY / NJ / CT local preferred; onsite workshops and cutover windows expected
CCIE Storage / Storage Networking = top priority and technically qualified; Certification priority otherwise CCIE Data Center plus direct Cisco MDS migration leadership
Profile level Senior or principal-level SAN architect / migration lead
Schedule expectation Business hours plus after-hours / weekend cutover support as needed
We are seeking a senior storage-networking resource who can own architecture validation, migration planning, implementation oversight, and operational handoff for a controlled Cisco MDS SAN refresh. This is not a generic data-center role. The selected resource must have direct Cisco MDS SAN design and migration leadership experience and be comfortable operating with client stakeholders during production cutovers.
Qualification hierarchy
Resource Request Cisco SAN Architect / Migration Lead
Mandatory qualifications Category Requirement
Cisco MDS SAN depth Direct design, implementation, and migration experience with Cisco MDS 9000- family SAN switching.
Brownfield migration ownership Personally led production migrations from older MDS fabrics into current- generation MDS environments with minimal disruption.
Platform familiarity Strong working knowledge of MDS 9250i / MDS 9148S-class environments and adjacent current-generation MDS target platforms.
Fabric services Deep knowledge of VSANs, zone sets, device aliases, PWWN-based zoning, ISLs, trunking, PortChannels, NPIV / NPV, and NX-OS operations.
Cutover governance Can produce migration strategy, MOPs, rollback plans, validation steps, and cutover wave sequencing.
Cross-team coordination Comfort coordinating storage, server, virtualization, network, security, and operations teams during migrations.
Documentation Produces clean design notes, as-builts, configuration archives, and operational handoff material.
Preferred qualifications Category Preference
Multiservice assessment Can assess active multiservice dependencies such as FCIP, iSCSI bridging, or IPStorage interfaces and translate them into migration decisions.
Regulated delivery Comfortable in environments with formal change control, access controls, maintenance windows, and structured evidence capture.
Multi-site delivery Experience with dual-site or campus SAN refresh programs using phased cutovers and rollback discipline.
Locality NY / NJ / CT based resource preferred, or able to support onsite work in the region.
Related certifications CCIE Data Center, VMware, storage-platform, or adjacent certifications are beneficial but secondary to direct Cisco MDS SAN ownership.
Core responsibilities and deliverables The selected resource should be able to own the work below directly, not just support another lead engineer.
Resource Request Cisco SAN Architect / Migration Lead
Candidate submission package Resume / profile Current resume highlighting direct Cisco MDS SAN design and migration work.
CCIE Storage / Storage Networking verification first, then any CCIE Data Center Certification evidence or adjacent certifications.
At least 2-3 relevant Cisco SAN migration examples with platform mix, scale, and Project examples candidate role.
Location and mobility Current location, onsite flexibility, and any travel limits for tri-state delivery.
Availability Earliest start date and any known blackout periods.
Rate (if consultant) or salary target (if FTE), employment type, and work Commercials authorization.
Recruiter screening questions
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Criterion Weight (%) Passing signal
CCIE Storage / Storage Networking 40 Verified CCIE Storage / Storage Networking holder. certification Advance immediately for priority review.
Direct Cisco MDS SAN migration 25 Candidate can explain a migration personally led end-to- ownership end, including planning, cutover, rollback, and validation.
Runbook and rollback discipline 10 Candidate discusses structured MOPs, test points, rollback triggers, and evidence collection.
Platform relevance 10 Experience includes legacy multiservice / multilayer MDS fabrics and transition into current-generation MDS platforms.
Client-facing leadership 10 Comfortable leading workshops, change reviews, and stakeholder communication without heavy supervision.
Locality and cutover flexibility 5 Can support tri-state onsite work and after-hours / weekend cutovers as needed.
Practical selection guidance Start with any verified CCIE Storage / Storage Networking holder. If no such candidate is available, next prioritize current CCIE Data Center professionals who have personally led brownfield Cisco MDS SAN migrations and can own runbooks, rollback, stakeholder workshops, and production cutovers. Generic data- center profiles should not outrank direct MDS SAN ownership.
Onsite: yes Citizenship Required: No End Date: 3/8/2028
Requesting a senior level NetApp Solutions Subject Matter Expert with architect level knowledge across the NetApp portfolio and an ONTAP SME. This resource will serve as a technical authority for the design, support, and optimization of enterprise NetApp environments. The role requires deep hands on expertise in NetApp ONTAP, NFS and CIFS/SMB protocols, and strong understanding of storage centric networking concepts. The resource will lead advanced troubleshooting and performance analysis, resolving complex, high impact issues and driving system stability and efficiency. The resource will also plan and execute storage and data migrations, including assessment, execution, validation, and rollback planning, with a strong focus on risk identification and mitigation to minimize business disruption. Strong communication and consulting skills are essential, as this individual will engage with technical teams and business stakeholders, explain complex technical issues clearly, and provide architectural guidance and documentation.
Why Join
We’re not just building networks - we’re building a community. Proudly recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces and an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company, as well as one of San Diego Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, we’re committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We believe work should be meaningful, challenging, and fun. Our team is a tight-knit group of passionate professionals who support each other, celebrate wins, and push boundaries together. We hire smart people and trust them to make decisions - giving everyone real ownership in the outcome.
What Sets Us Apart
Your Opportunity
You're not just an employee – you're an essential part of our growth story. Join our team of driven professionals who embrace challenges, value camaraderie, and thrive on making a difference. If you're ready to work in an exciting atmosphere that blends passion, innovation, and purpose, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding journey with us.
Take the next step towards an inspiring career.
Location
Must be based in San Diego or Orange County, CA. Can be called into our San Diego office at managers discretion. This is a hybrid position, requiring you to work onsite at customer locations in Southern California area at least 1-2 days per week.
What You'll Do
As our Network Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing network infrastructure for our clients. You’ll also support our sales team by contributing technical expertise to proposals and presentations.
Key Responsibilities
What You Bring
What Success Looks Like: Your First 3 Months
What Sets Us Apart
Compensation
Our compensation structure is designed to recognize performance, drive growth, and align personal success with company success. When you contribute to the company’s success, you share in that success - creating a culture that rewards innovation, accountability, and excellence through performance-based compensation.
Perks & Benefits
Benefits
We make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. We continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. Through our competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Benefits Program which includes:
Required Skills and Qualifications
Scope of work:
1. Location: 100% Remote
2. Full time PS consultant - 8 months - Likely to renew
Required Skills:
Experience working in a large customer environment
ONTAP SME
Migration - Experience
Work under the direction of Storage Operations Manager and Leads Proficient understanding of NetApp’s ONTAP and StorageGrid platforms and features, specifically as a dependency for executing migrations Communicating and documenting migration progress and issues to extended Wells Fargo and NetApp stakeholders Recording and developing solutions for migration process, and related integrations issues, for clients Migration process experience mandatory Datadobi Tool usage experience a PLUS, experienced in Deploying and Using Datadobi’s StorageMAP (formerly DobiMigrate) for data migrations, from planning with end users, through executing cutovers during designated Change Windows OnTap engineering and admin experience StorageGrid experience a PLUS Experience working in a regulated industry and navigating compliant processes Providing consulting and expertise to analyze and evaluate complex customer solutions on large, technically challenging projects, and business strategies Experienced in Deploying and administering NetApp ONTAP – Troubleshooting Performance Issues, using storage management tools Strong understanding of Object and File Storage protocols and technologies (S3, CIFS, NFS) Proficient understanding of NetApp Storage concepts and related Storage technologies
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
What you’ll need to succeed:
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
What you’ll need to succeed:
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you’ll do:
What you’ll need to succeed:
Essential Functions of the Job:
· Provide support for large Data Center networking deployment for a large customer. · Review customer network designs for an EVPN, VxLAN, leaf-spine architecture and make recommendations for deployments.
● Migrate or interconnect to/from Cisco, Juniper and other vendors to Arista infrastructure ● Assist with configuration build outs including creating network provisioning automation using Python and tools such as Chef or Ansible ● Assist with implementation and change controls ● Assist with proof of concepts (POC) and in-depth testing to validate design scenario ● Provide bug scrubs and code recommendations ● Provide interface to TAC and internal development teams and the customer ● Provide customer advice regarding architectural questions as required ● Translate complex business requirements into Leaf-Spine Network solutions ● Design Network solutions utilizing extensive experience with routing protocols including advanced BGP design as well as extensive EVPN/VXLAN experience. ● Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders ● Understand the client’s business objectives and technical needs ● Some travel may be required
Qualifications, Required Skills and Experience
● Top Secret Security Clearance Required. ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience ● Network Industry Certification preferred (e.g. ACE L3, ACE L5, CCIE (DC/SP) ● 10+ years’ minimum working experience with network technologies including network design and deployments of Data Center networks. Knowledge of leaf-spine architectures highly desired. ● Knowledge and Experience in BGP/MP-BGP, VxLAN, EVPN, L2VNI Stretching, L3VNI Routing (symmetrical vs. asymmetrical) is a MUST ● Automation: Ansible, Python ● Arista AVD & CVP ● Data Center Switching/Routing ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ● Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills ● Excellent written skills and the ability to do related documentation and ticket tracking of opportunities/meeting follow-up
Sr. Account Executive
Role Requirements (education, skills, experience, Tech Stacks)
● Bachelor's Degree ● 5+ years of Enterprise SaaS or PaaS sales experience. Experience selling and closing complex technical solutions in Pharma QC manufacturing, cell-gene therapy/biotech. ● Top-achieving Account Executive in the SaaS Enterprise sales model with proven success in navigating top of funnel activity & prospecting while effectively managing a complex sales cycle (approximately 3 months) to a successful close. ● An understanding of Biotech/Research labs, Independent clinical diagnostic labs, cell-gene therapy labs and Healthcare systems (Epic, Cerner) and healthcare interoperability (HL7/FHIR/Direct Secure Messaging/XDR) ● Experience creating pricing proposals, negotiating terms, and managing the contract process aligned with our team framework. ● Quick learner focused on organization, communication, and problem-solving. ● Highly motivated, competitive, and passionate team player ● Proven track record of achieving monthly, quarterly, and yearly pipeline & sales quotas ● Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills ● Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills ● The ability to effectively communicate and adapt to rapidly changing environments is a must. ● Desire to be coached, trained, and mentored towards a successful software sales career Experience selling integrations and applications to the healthcare vertical. ● An understanding of Research/Laboratory/Healthcare systems (Epic, Cerner) and healthcare interoperability (API, HL7/FHIR/Direct Secure Messaging/XDR) ● Experience with new customer acquisition, driving new revenue, and managing 10-15 deals. You know how to partner with marketing and do your own prospecting. ● Experience creating pricing proposals, negotiating terms, and managing the contract process aligned with our team framework.
Nice to Haves
● Experience in genomics/biotech/manufacturing/bioinformatics/laboratory science ● Experience working in Hubspot, Salesforce, Zoom info
Role Responsibilities and Accountability
● You will bring a background in selling software solutions within the healthcare industry, preferably with API, PaaS and SaaS solutions. ● Experience navigating a complex sales cycle from start to finish, leveraging internal resources within the sales organization, cross-functionally with the customer success team and externally across customer and partner ecosystems ● Strong presentation skills for delivering in-person and virtual presentations to LAB & IT audiences, highlighting your ability to perform client discovery, communicate ROI and build business value ● Working in a team environment, you’ll source prospects, develop opportunities for Semaphore’s Bioinformatics Platform (LIMS) to new accounts through outbound efforts (email, phone), as well as other marketing campaigns. ● Maintains a detailed understanding of customer decision makers and influencers, builds and preserves customer relationships to leverage in driving new sales and protecting base business. ● Identifies opportunities or acts upon previously identified opportunities to prepare and deliver an account-specific Semaphore-Labbit LIMS value proposition, resulting in positive action. ● Partner with Marketing to identify and source net new pipeline and assist by researching lines of business and personas ● Identify key decision makers within new accounts ● Document activities accurately in HubSpot, Salesforce
Onsite: quarterly possibility of travel Citizenship: yes
We are in need of a consultant for a backfill. Original contract was for 12 months with 146 days remaining and is not likely to renew. However, if it does there would be 10% travel, one trip a year to San Jose and one trip a year to RTP at a miniumum and then maybe one trip a quarter.
Scope of work: 1. Location: 90% Remote 10% travel to San Jose and RTP on a yearly and/or quarterly basis 2. Full time PS Consultant - 5 months (146 days) - Not likely to renew
Required Skills: StorageGrid Cloud Google Excellent Communication Skills
StorageGrid SME: works primarily monitoring Technical Google Chat to answer StorageGrid questions - if unable to answer quickly - drives escalation with NetApp product team. Needs to be integrated with Strategic account team - self-motivated and manage stress and drive rapid response to customer questions and sales.
Storage Management Consultant - Durham, NC
Citizenship Required: No
Onsite Required: yes (100% Onsite)
Our East region has a need for a Consultant to support one of our clients. This will be a 12 month contract with a target start date of 12/4/23 and is not likely to renew.
Scope of work:
1. Location: 100% onsite (Durham, NC)
2. Full time PS consultant - 12 months (not likely to renew)
Top 3 Required Skills In Order Of Priority:
ONTAP SME
StorageGrid
Automation
Ability to work closely and productively with extended team. Some Metrocluster experience may be a plus.