Job Title: L2 Data Center Engineer – Cisco ACI (Mumbai)

Experience: Minimum 4 years in the IT Networking Industry

Location: Navi Mumbai

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced L2 Data Center Engineer – Cisco ACI (Mumbai) with strong expertise in Cisco ACI to design, implement, and maintain advanced network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of ACI fabric, SD-WAN, Cisco NX-OS, and integration of security & service appliances within ACI deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC, Spine, and Leaf components.
• Configure and manage Tenants, VRFs, EPGs, Contracts, and L3Out in Cisco ACI.
• Manage and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Viptela or Meraki preferred).
• Operate and maintain Cisco NX-OS platforms (Nexus 9K/7K/5K series).
• Integrate firewalls, load balancers, and other service appliances into ACI environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network planning, capacity, and security.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Perform proactive network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI (fabric, policies, L3Out).
• Proficient in Cisco SD-WAN solutions (Viptela / Meraki preferred).
• Expertise in Cisco NX-OS for Nexus switches (9K/7K/5K series).
• Ability to integrate third-party appliances (firewalls, load balancers) into ACI.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across Layer 2–7.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (CCNP/CCIE – Data Center or Enterprise).

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible) for network operations.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Experience with multi-tenant environments and security segmentation.