- 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, robust 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.
- - Strong 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
Skills: ospf,cisco,switching,spine-leaf,bgp,vtp,nexus,vxlan,vlan,migration,routing,dc
📌 DCACI/ (Mumbai)
🏢 Neev
📍 Mumbai