Cisco ACI Engineer

highly skilled Cisco ACI Engineer / Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture

  : Design, architect, and implement Cisco ACI-based network solutions tailored to business requirements and best practices.

• Fabric Configuration

  : Configure and manage Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC setup, tenant configuration, Bridge Domains (BDs), Endpoint Groups (EPGs), Application Network Profiles (ANPs), and Contracts.

• Integration

  : Integrate ACI with legacy and cloud environments, Layer 2/3 network devices, and virtualization platforms like VMware and Hyper-V.

• Policy Management

  : Define and implement ACI policies to enforce security, compliance, and performance standards.

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting

  : Monitor ACI environment health using APIC, SNMP, Syslog, and third-party tools. Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues in the ACI fabric.

• Automation

  : Develop automation scripts using Python, Ansible, or similar tools to streamline configuration and operational tasks.

• Documentation

  : Maintain detailed documentation of all ACI-related architectures, changes, procedures, and operational guidelines.

• Collaboration

  : Liaise with security, server, DevOps, and application teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration across infrastructure.

• Lifecycle Management

  : Manage upgrades, patches, and maintenance schedules of ACI environments in accordance with change control procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education

  : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Experience

  : 8–10 years of hands-on network engineering experience, including at least 3–5 years focused on Cisco ACI.

Certifications

• Cisco CCNP Data Center (mandatory)
• Cisco CCIE Data Center (preferred)