We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and IOS technologies to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure solutions, focusing on Cisco ACI fabric and traditional IOS-based networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring advanced technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead the delivery and operation of complex network projects.
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Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and optimize Cisco ACI fabric environments, including application network profiles, endpoint groups, and contracts.
- Configure and manage traditional Cisco IOS-based networking equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, including detailed network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Lead network migrations, upgrades, and expansion projects with minimal disruption to business operations.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues across both ACI and traditional network environments.
- Implement and maintain network security policies, protocols, and best practices.
- Perform regular network audits and optimization to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.
- Establish network monitoring solutions and respond to alerts to maintain high network availability.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Create and maintain disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure.
- Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for critical network support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering roles, with at least 5 years focused on Cisco technologies.
- Proven experience implementing and managing Cisco ACI environments.
- Deep understanding of Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, VRF, etc.).
- Current Cisco certifications (CCIE preferred).
- Proficiency in implementing and managing network security solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Additional Skills:
- Experience with other SDN solutions beyond Cisco ACI (e.g., VMware NSX).
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.).
- Knowledge of cloud networking.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for network automation.
- Understanding of DevOps practices and tools.
- ITIL certification or experience with ITIL frameworks.
- Experience with network performance analysis tools.
- Familiarity with load balancers and application delivery controllers.
- Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
