Job description
Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Rotational
Weekly Off: Depending on workload
Joining Timeline: Immediate
Experience: 16+ years
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ACI – Level 4) with 16+ years of experience in enterprise networking and data center infrastructure.
The candidate will be responsible for leading complex Cisco ACI implementations, optimizing network performance, ensuring high availability, and acting as a subject matter expert for all ACI-related operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Cisco ACI fabrics including APIC clusters, leaf/spine architecture, multi-site and multi-tenant setups.
- Integrate and manage L4/L7 services (firewalls, load balancers, WAFs) through service insertion and service graphs.
- Define and enforce ACI policies, contracts, EPGs, and bridge domains for traffic control and segmentation.
- Lead network migration and transformation projects ensuring minimal downtime.
- Integrate ACI with virtualization, cloud platforms, and automation frameworks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex ACI and network issues while maintaining high uptime.
- Prepare HLD/LLD documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
- Drive automation using scripting and configuration management tools like Python, Ansible, and REST APIs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, and applications) to align network strategy with business needs.
- Mentor and guide network engineers, providing technical leadership and support for escalations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 16+ years of experience in enterprise-level networking and data center environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI, Nexus platforms, and data center fabric technologies.
- Strong command of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and overlay/underlay technologies (VXLAN, EVPN).
- Hands-on experience in network automation (Python, Ansible, REST API).
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in mission-critical networks.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to handle L4-level escalations.
Preferred Qualifications
- CCIE (Data Center / Enterprise) or equivalent advanced certifications.
- Experience in SDN, NFV, hybrid/multi-cloud networking, and container-based networking.
- Familiarity with observability and performance monitoring tools.
Highlights
- Opportunity to work on advanced Cisco ACI environments.
- Involvement in high-availability, large-scale network projects.
- Exposure to cutting-edge data center and automation technologies.
- Excellent growth and learning potential.
Required Skill Profession
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