– 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 Professional

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Key Competencies

- Robust 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.

📌 Network Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Trigent Software
📍 Chennai