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
Computer Occupations