Job Description Network Engineer / Network Consultant (Cisco IOS/NX-OS, ACI, F5 LTM, Infoblox, Network TAP)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer/Consultant responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise and data center network infrastructure. The role requires hands-on expertise in Cisco IOS/NX-OS, Cisco ACI, F5 LTM, Infoblox DDI, and Network TAP solutions to support business-critical environments.
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Key Responsibilities
Cisco Routing & Switching (IOS/NX-OS)
Configure, deploy, and support Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches.
Manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructure, including:
o VLANs
o STP/RSTP/MST
o EtherChannel/VPC
o OSPF
o BGP
o HSRP/VRRP
Perform configuration changes, upgrades, and network optimization.
Troubleshoot network incidents and perform root cause analysis.
Cisco ACI
Deploy and administer Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
Configure and manage:
o Fabric Policies
o Tenants
o VRFs
o Bridge Domains
o EPGs
o Contracts
o L3Out
Implement multi-tenant network architectures.
Troubleshoot ACI fabric, APIC controllers, and endpoint connectivity issues.
F5 LTM Administration
Configure and manage F5 Local Traffic Manager (LTM) environments.
Create and maintain:
o Virtual Servers
o Pools
o Health Monitors
o iRules
o SSL Profiles
Perform application load balancing and traffic optimization.
Support SSL offloading and application availability requirements.
Infoblox DDI Management
Administer DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) services.
Manage DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and IP allocation policies.
Maintain IP inventory and address planning.




Troubleshoot DNS and DHCP-related issues.
Implement DNS security and best practices.
Network TAP & Monitoring Infrastructure
Deploy and manage Network TAP devices and packet broker solutions.
Support network visibility and traffic monitoring platforms.
Coordinate TAP installation, maintenance, and firmware upgrades.
Analyze packet captures using tools such as Wireshark.
Ensure optimal traffic distribution to monitoring and security tools.
Operations & Support
Handle incident, change, and problem management activities.
Prepare and maintain network documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and implementation plans.
Participate in maintenance activities and after-hours support when required.
Collaborate with application, security, and infrastructure teams.
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Required Skills
Cisco IOS and NX-OS Administration
Cisco Nexus 3K/5K/7K/9K Platforms
Cisco ACI Architecture and Operations
F5 LTM Configuration and Troubleshooting
Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
Network TAP and Packet Broker Technologies
OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, VLAN, VXLAN
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, Load Balancing
Wireshark and Packet Analysis
Network Monitoring Tools
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Preferred Qualifications
Industry certifications preferred:
o CCNP Enterprise / CCNP Data Center
o CCIE (Preferred)
o Cisco ACI Specialist
o F5 Certified Administrator (CA)
o Infoblox Certified Skilled
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Key Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Experience working in large enterprise or managed services environments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

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