Job Title:
Network Engineer (Nexus/ACI) – L3
Department/Group:
SI
Job Location:
Mumbai
Travel Required:
Yes
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Network Engineer (Nexus/ACI) – L3
with deep hands-on expertise in
Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)
. The selected candidate will act as a
Resident Engineer
, responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing Nexus and ACI environments to ensure seamless network performance and reliability across enterprise data centers.
Key Responsibilities
- Deployment & Configuration
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco ACI fabrics for data center and enterprise environments.
- Integrate ACI with external devices such as firewalls, load balancers, and virtualization platforms.
- Implement advanced features like VXLAN EVPN, Service Graphs, Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG), VMM Domain, and Fabric Path.
- Ensure proper integration with existing infrastructure during new deployments.
- Network Management & Optimization
- Monitor and manage Cisco Nexus/ACI environments to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
- Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive maintenance.
- Utilize Python, Ansible, and REST APIs for network automation within ACI environments.
- Troubleshoot Nexus and ACI hardware/software issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
- Provide L3-level technical support for complex network incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues impacting infrastructure or business operations.
- Network Security & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with security standards and organizational policies.
- Implement ACI-based segmentation, access control policies, and other security best practices.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide regular reports on network health, incidents, and performance metrics.
- Stay current with emerging Cisco ACI and Nexus features, recommending upgrades and improvements where needed.
Qualifications, Certifications & Experience Requirements
- Total Experience: 6+ years, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience managing Cisco Nexus/ACI environments.
- Experience managing large-scale data center networks for a minimum of 1 year.
- Strong understanding of data center technologies including Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
- Solid knowledge of Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRF, and L3Out.
- Expertise with Cisco Nexus family (7000, 5000, 9000 series) and ACI APIC Controllers.
- Proficiency with tools such as Wireshark, NDB, NetFlow, and other network monitoring tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology (or equivalent experience).
Certifications (Preferred)
- Cisco CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center, or Cisco Certified ACI Specialist.
- Knowledge of EIGRP, MPLS, and other data center protocols is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver within deadlines.
- Willingness to travel and provide on-site support as per business needs.
- Flexibility for after-hours or weekend maintenance activities when required.
Preferred Skills
- Deep understanding of networking and switching fundamentals.
- Experience in configuring and maintaining ACI/Nexus environments.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Skills: mlag,troubleshooting,cisco,vxlan,aci,nexus,infrastructure,data center,evpn
