- DCACI L1/L2 Engineer
- Network Engineer – Planning & Implementation (ACI & Data Center)
- Location: Mumbai (Onsite)
- Job Summary
- We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced L3 Network Engineer to lead the Planning & Implementation of complex Cisco ACI and Data Center network projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for high-level design, deployment strategy, and technical leadership across multiple customer engagements. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong documentation skills, and the ability to mentor L2 engineers.
- Key Responsibilities
- • Lead the design and execution of Data Center network deployments and migrations, with a focus on Cisco ACI environments.
- • Architect ACI fabric setups, VXLAN overlays, and integration with L2/L3 networks.
- • Conduct design reviews, configuration audits, and readiness assessments.
- • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable network solutions.
- • Develop and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation, configuration templates, and change records.
- • Provide technical leadership and guidance to L2 engineers during implementation phases.
- • Collaborate with architects, server, virtualization, and security teams to ensure seamless integration.
- • Participate in customer workshops, planning sessions, and technical presentations.
- • Own troubleshooting of complex issues and escalation management.
- Required Skills & Experience
- • 8–12 years of experience in Data Center networking, with extensive exposure to Cisco ACI.
- • Expert-level hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches and ACI fabric components.
- • Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), multicast (PIM, IGMP), and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP).
- • Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Huawei, Arista).
- • Proven track record in network planning, change management, and implementation leadership.
- • Deep expertise in ACI architecture: VXLAN, Tenants, Bridge Domains (BD), EPGs, Contracts, L3/L2 Out.
- • Hands-on with Cisco Nexus platforms: N7K, N9K, N5K, N2K, N1K.
- • Experience with Cisco ASR platforms (ASR 9K – IOS XR, ASR 1K – IOS/IOS XE).
- • Advanced knowledge of Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, BFD, Multicast (PIM, IGMP, SPT), VLANs, STP, VTP, ACLs.
- • Advanced Nexus Features: VPC, VDC, MEC, Orphan Port Management, FabricPath, OTV.
- • Network Services & Protocols: TCP/IP, IPSec, PPP, HSRP, VRRP, IPSLA, SNMP.
- • L4–L7 Services: Integration of load balancers, firewalls, and service chaining within ACI environments.
- Preferred Certifications
- • CCNP/CCIE – Data Center or Enterprise
- • Cisco ACI Specialist Certification
- • Additional vendor certifications (Huawei, Arista) are a plus
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