DC LAN Engineer – Cisco ACI

Job Overview:

Data Center LAN Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of

  LAN infrastructure implementation

  in large-scale data center environments.
• Provide

  expert-level support

  and management of

  Cisco ACI multi-site and multi-pod deployments

  .
• Plan and execute

  end-to-end Cisco ACI upgrades

  including:
• APICs, spine/leaf switches, IPN nodes
• Nexus Dashboard (ND), NDO, NDI
• CIMC firmware
• Perform

  device replacements, code upgrades

  , and troubleshoot hardware/software issues in production.
• Support

  network transformation and migration

  projects, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal downtime.
• Coordinate and manage

  capacity planning and network upgrades

  , collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain

  accurate technical documentation

  and monitor network performance for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with vendors and internal teams to ensure

  Service Level Objectives (SLOs)

  are met.
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements where applicable.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proficient on LAN/WAN technologies like Data Centre Switching, ACI Infrastructure, QOS, Multicasting, VPWS and Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity solutions
• Strong

  hands-on experience with Cisco ACI

  , including upgrades and lifecycle management.
• Deep understanding of

  LAN/WAN technologies

  and data center architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in

  production environments

  and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Proven experience in Performing end-to-end Cisco ACI code upgrades covering APICs, spine/leaf switches, IPN nodes, Nexus Dashboard (ND), NDO, NDI and CIMC firmware.
• Good hands-on experience in network transformation and migration projects in production environment
• Knowledge of

  automation tools

  (e.g.,

  Ansible

  ,

  Python

  ) for configuration and troubleshooting a plus.
• Familiarity with network performance monitoring and optimization tools.