Service Provider ACI Engineer_5+ years

We are looking for an experienced Service Provider ACI Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco ACI, Data Center Networking, Cisco Nexus, VXLAN, BGP EVPN, network automation, and solution design.
The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, migrating, validating, troubleshooting, and optimizing large-scale Cisco ACI and Data Center network environments. The role involves working closely with customers, architects, Cisco project teams, and operations teams to deliver enterprise and service-provider network transformation projects.
Mandatory Technical Skills
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI Architecture and ACI Fabric Design.
Good understanding of ACI APIC, Tenant Model, Application Profiles, EPGs, Contracts, Filters, Bridge Domains and VRFs.
Experience with ACI fabric deployment, configuration, migration and troubleshooting.
Strong experience with Cisco Nexus 2K, 3K, 5K, 7K and 9K platforms.
Hands-on knowledge of VXLAN and BGP EVPN.
Experience with Spine-Leaf architecture, underlay/overlay networking, VTEP and VNI.
Strong knowledge of vPC, VDC, OTV, LISP, FabricPath and ISSU.
Excellent understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.
Hands-on knowledge of VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, HSRP and VRRP.
Strong knowledge of BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
Strong Data Center routing, switching, network design and troubleshooting experience.
Experience with Python, Ansible and REST API-based network automation.
Experience preparing and reviewing HLD, LLD, implementation plans and migration plans.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement and support Cisco ACI-based Data Center and Service Provider solutions.
Lead ACI deployment, migration, integration and upgrade activities.
Configure and troubleshoot ACI fabric, APIC, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts and L3Out/L2Out.
Design and troubleshoot VXLAN/BGP EVPN-based Data Center fabrics.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus switching platforms.
Perform complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting across Data Center environments.
Develop HLD/LLD, migration plans, implementation plans and technical design documents.
Perform solution validation, performance testing and network optimization.
Automate network provisioning and operational activities using Python, Ansible and REST APIs.
Work with customers and internal architecture teams to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.
Coordinate with Cisco/OEM teams for complex technical issues, escalations and troubleshooting.
Participate in change management, implementation and post-implementation validation.
Provide technical leadership during critical migrations and network transformation projects.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard / NDFC / DCNM.
Hands-on experience with ACI Multi-Pod and Multi-Site deployments.
Knowledge of Cisco UCS and VMware environments.
Exposure to OpenStack, Kubernetes and HyperFlex.
Experience with Ixia or Spirent traffic generators.
Knowledge of Cisco DevNet, CI/CD and Infrastructure Automation.
Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Cisco CCNP Data Center certification preferred.
CCIE Data Center certification is highly desirable.
Cisco ACI and DevNet certifications are an advantage.
Education
BE/BTech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications or equivalent qualification.
Relevant Cisco certifications will be an added advantage.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Cisco ACI and Data Center networking, with practical expertise in Nexus, VXLAN, BGP EVPN, routing/switching, network automation and HLD/LLD.
Candidates with experience in large-scale ACI deployments, migration projects, Multi-Pod/Multi-Site environments and customer-facing technical leadership will be preferred.
Skills: nexus,bgp,cisco aci

Work arrangement
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