Senior Network Engineer

The company is a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA. We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a strong background in data centre networking and Cisco ACI. This position involves designing, building, and supporting high-performance, scalable data centre environments. You will take a leading role in delivering and supporting enterprise-grade data centre network infrastructure, primarily focusing on Cisco ACI fabrics and Nexus switching platforms. This role is ideal for someone passionate about modern data centre design, automation, and high availability.

Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ACI environments
• Configure and support Cisco Nexus (NX-OS) switches (5K / 7K / 9K)
• Manage and optimise data centre network fabrics (Leaf-Spine architectures)
• Troubleshoot complex issues across data centre and core networking environments
• Implement and maintain VXLAN / EVPN solutions
• Collaborate with compute, storage, and cloud teams
• Produce technical documentation and best practice standards

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience with Cisco ACI and data centre networking
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Nexus platforms (NX-OS)
• Solid understanding of Leaf-Spine architecture, VXLAN, and EVPN
• Experience working in large-scale or enterprise data centre environments
• Familiarity with network automation (Python, Ansible) is beneficial
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Certifications such as CCNP Data Center or CCIE are highly desirable

Language Requirements: Not specified.