Cisco ACI - L2/3

Role Overview: As a Cisco ACI Engineer at our company, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, implementation, and management of our data centre network infrastructure. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our network environment using Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) technology. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and providing expertise in ACI to optimize network performance and support business requirements will be key aspects of your job. Key Responsibilities: - Design and architect Cisco ACI fabric to meet business and technical requirements. - Configure and deploy ACI components, including Application Network Profiles (ANPs), Endpoint Groups (EPGs), and contracts. - Integrate ACI with external services, such as load balancers, firewalls, and hypervisors. - Create and manage ACI policies, including fabric policies, access policies, and security policies. - Monitor and troubleshoot network connectivity and performance within the ACI fabric. - Implement and maintain network segmentation and micro-segmentation using ACI constructs. - Optimize the ACI fabric for performance, scalability, and security. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network architects, system administrators, and security teams, to integrate ACI with other data centre technologies. - Provide technical guidance and support to network engineers and administrators on ACI-related topics. - Assist in the evaluation and selection of ACI-related hardware and software solutions. - Create and maintain detailed documentation of ACI design, configurations, and network topology. - Generate regular reports on ACI performance, utilization, and capacity planning. - Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in ACI technology. - Participate in training and certification programs to enhance ACI knowledge and skills. Qualifications Required: - Relevant experience in working with Cisco ACI technology. - Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols. - Experience in designing and implementing network infrastructure solutions. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Certification in Cisco ACI or related technologies would be a plus.,