ACI Engineer Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure

Description

We are seeking a skilled and certifiedACI Engineerto join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in implementing and managing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), ensuring the seamless integration, optimization, and maintenance of network solutions. This role requires hands-on experience with ACI deployments and strong problem-solving skills to meet the organization's evolving network demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation:
• Plan, design, and implement Cisco ACI solutions tailored to business requirements.
• Configure and deploy Application Policy Infrastructure Controllers (APICs), endpoints, and policies.
• Network Optimization and Maintenance:
• Monitor and maintain ACI infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Conduct regular performance tuning, upgrades, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues within the ACI fabric.
• Integration and Automation:
• Integrate ACI with existing network and cloud infrastructures.
• Automate workflows and policies using tools like Python, Ansible, or Cisco's DCNM.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and manage network security policies within the ACI framework.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, cloud, and application teams, to align network solutions with business goals.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for ACI configurations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold aCisco ACI Certification(e.g., Cisco Certified Specialist - ACI).
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Cisco ACI design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies (e.g., VLAN, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, multicast).
• Proficiency in Cisco APIC and related tools.
• Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
• Solid knowledge of hybrid cloud environments and integrations with ACI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of additional Cisco data center solutions, such as Nexus switches or UCS.
• Experience with SDN, NFV, and virtualization technologies.
• Exposure to ITIL practices and network management frameworks.