Looking For Cisco ACI and Datacenter L2 Engineer- Mumbai/Navi Mumbai

Hi All,

We are looking for Network Engineer L2 with hands on experience in Cisco ACI and data centre for our leading client.

Experience -6 to 9 years

Notice Period- Immediate to 30 days(officially)

Work Location-Mumbai/Navi Mumbai

Position- Network Engineer L2

Skill- Cisco ACI and Data Center

Role & responsibilities

Planning & Implementation

• 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.

Collaboration & Documentation

• 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.

Preferred candidate profile

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).

• Exposure to multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Huawei, Arista).
• Understanding of network planning and change management processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Cisco ACI & Data Center Operations

• 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 Protocols

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

Advanced Nexus Features

• VPC, VDC, MEC, Orphan Port Management.

Network Services & Protocols

• TCP/IP, IPSec, PPP, HSRP, VRRP, IPSLA, SNMP.

L4-L7 Services (Preferred)

• Load balancing, firewalls, and integration with ACI.

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNA/CCNP – Data Center or Enterprise
• Cisco ACI Specialist Certification (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in structured project environments.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on documentation and process adherence.
• Customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Interested candidate can drop the resume to sudebi.basu@orcapod.work