L2 ENGINEER Routing Switching

We are seeking a proactive and technically sound L2 Network Engineer to join our Planning & Implementation team, with a focus on Cisco ACI and Data Center technologies. The ideal candidate will support the design, deployment, and operational readiness of network infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with L3 engineers, architects, and customer teams.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing Data Center network deployments and migrations, especially within Cisco ACI environments.

Support implementation of network designs including ACI fabric setup, VXLAN overlays, and integration with L2/L3 networks.

Participate in pre-deployment reviews, configuration validation, and readiness assessments.

Translate high-level designs into deployable configurations in collaboration with L3 engineers and architects.

Prepare and maintain implementation documentation including network diagrams, configuration templates, and change records.

Work closely with cross-functional teams including server, virtualization, and security teams during implementation phases.

Document network changes, configurations, and operational procedures.

Participate in customer meetings and provide technical inputs during planning and execution.

Technical Expertise

58 years of experience in Data Center networking and Cisco ACI environments.

Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches and ACI fabric components.

Familiarity with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), multicast (PIM, IGMP), and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP).

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Exposure to multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Huawei, Arista).

Understanding of network planning and change management processes.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Deep understanding of ACI architecture: VXLAN, Tenants, Bridge Domains (BD), EPGs, Contracts, L3/L2 Out.

Experience with Cisco Nexus switches: N7K, N5K, N2K, N1K.

Familiarity with Cisco ASR platforms (ASR 9K IOS XR, ASR 1K IOS/IOS XE).

Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, BFD, Multicast (PIM, IGMP, SPT), VLANs, STP, VTP, ACLs.

Advanced Nexus Features: VPC, VDC, MEC, Orphan Port Management.

Network Services: TCP/IP, IPSec, PPP, HSRP, VRRP, IPSLA, SNMP.

L4L7 Services (Preferred): Load balancing, firewalls, and integration with ACI.

Preferred Certifications

CCNA/CCNP Data Center or Enterprise

Cisco ACI Specialist Certification (Preferred)