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AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

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AHEAD is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant with a specialization in NVIDIA Networking technologies across modern data center, AI, and high-performance networking environments.

This role requires deep hands‑on technical knowledge and expertise in NVIDIA Ethernet and InfiniBand networking platforms, AI fabric design, data center architecture, and large‑scale deployment and migration services. The ideal candidate brings strong consulting presence, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and operationally sound networking solutions aligned to business outcomes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for NVIDIA Networking technologies, including Ethernet and InfiniBand‑based data center and AI fabric solutions
• Possess a strong understanding of NVIDIA Spectrum Ethernet switching, InfiniBand, Cumulus Linux, SONiC‑related ecosystems, and modern data center networking architectures
• Participate in the design and deployment of complex solutions, create written deliverables, and conduct client workshops
• Communicate architecture strategy, implementation approach, and operational considerations in clear, concise, and understandable terms to client senior management and other stakeholders
• Implement design architecture objectives that align with client business goals, application requirements, and operational needs
• Provide technical leadership for data center modernization, AI infrastructure networking, and high‑performance network design initiatives
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of underlay and overlay networking, segmentation, routing, automation, and interoperability across multi‑vendor environments
• Perform assessments, migrations, implementation services, validation testing, and operational readiness activities for client environments
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and optimize performance, resiliency, and scalability across production and pre‑production environments
• Ensure knowledge transfer to relevant client teams for smooth operation of deployed solutions
• Work effectively across all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver multiple client engagements on time and within scope
• Obtain and maintain certifications with associated qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of data center networking experience in enterprise, service provider, cloud, or high‑performance computing environments
• Deep hands‑on technical knowledge and expertise in NVIDIA Networking solutions, including Spectrum Ethernet and InfiniBand deployments
• Experience designing and implementing networking for AI, GPU, HPC, or large‑scale east‑west traffic environments
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center networking, including EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, MLAG, and spine‑leaf architectures
• Experience with Cumulus Linux, network automation, configuration management, and infrastructure‑as‑code practices
• Familiarity with telemetry, observability, and operational tooling for performance monitoring and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of lossless Ethernet concepts, RoCE, congestion management, and low‑latency network design principles
• Experience integrating networking solutions with compute, storage, virtualization, and security architectures
• Strong sense of ownership, problem‑solving ability, urgency, and proactive approach to resolving technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Passion for successful customer outcomes and delivering high‑quality consulting services

$210,000 - $240,000 a year

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On‑Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top‑notch technologies in a multi‑million‑dollar lab, by encouraging cross‑department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

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