Network Engineer - Cisco ACI Engineering

Inviting applications for the role of Lead Consultant - Network Engineer - Cisco ACI Engineering

Responsibilities
•    Design and Implementation: Architect, design, and deploy Cisco ACI solutions to meet the network infrastructure needs of the organization or clients.
•    Configuration Management: Configure ACI fabric, including APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller) configuration, tenant creation, application network profiles (ANP), endpoint groups (EPG), and contracts.
•    Network Integration: Integrate ACI with existing network infrastructure, including Layer 2/3 devices, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), and other network services.
•    Policy Enforcement: Develop and enforce network policies using ACIs policy-driven approach, ensuring security, compliance, and performance.
•    Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor the health and performance of the ACI environment and troubleshoot issues using tools like APIC, SNMP, Syslog, and third-party monitoring solutions.
•    Automation and Scripting: Automate routine tasks using Python, Ansible, or other automation tools compatible with ACI to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
•    Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all ACI-related configurations, procedures, and policies.
•    Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, including security, server, and application teams, to ensure seamless integration and operation of the ACI environment.
•    Upgrades and Patching: Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and maintenance for the ACI infrastructure

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications / Skills
•    Experience in network engineering, with a focus on Cisco ACI.
•    Certification: Cisco CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center, or equivalent certifications in Cisco ACI.
•    Deep understanding of Cisco ACI architecture and components (APIC, Leaf, Spine).
•    Strong knowledge of network protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, MP-BGP).
•    Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
•    Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (Python, Ansible).
•    Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
•    Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
•    Strong communicator English in spoken and written form
•    Advanced Certification: Cisco CCIE Data Center.
•    Cloud Integration: Experience with integrating ACI with public clouds (AWS, Azure).
•    DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies as they relate to network automation.
•    Project Management: Experience managing or leading network infrastructure projects.