Network Engineer ACI

Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Jul 10, 2024
Jul 10, 2025
Remote
Contract
8 Years
Job Description

Join a dynamic team responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Cisco's expanding network infrastructure. This role is crucial in developing scalable, highly available network architectures aligned with business objectives and SLAs. 

Responsibilities

  1. ACI Network Fabric Development. Contribute to building a new Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) network fabric using SONiC OS.
  2. Cisco 8K Series Routers. Design, configure, and deploy Cisco 8K Series Routers (8100, 8200, 8600, 8800).
  3. System Integration and Automation. Research, evaluate, and implement system solutions, applying engineering principles to enhance operational efficiency.
  4. Tier III Technical Support. Provide advanced technical support for ACI technologies in a Data Center environment.
  5. Operational Automation. Automate daily operational tasks supporting Data Center ACI to ensure seamless functionality.
  6. Industry Knowledge. Maintain expertise in IT engineering technologies, trends, and competition within the Data Center industry.

Qualifications

  • Experience. Minimum 8 years in network engineering roles.
  • Technical Expertise
    • Configuration of Nexus switches and implementation of ACI solutions.
    • Troubleshooting and automation skills related to ACI technologies.
    • Proficiency with Cisco 8K Series Routers and network routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS).
  • Data Center Knowledge. Solid understanding of Data Center products, protocols, and industry standards.
  • Education. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • Communication Skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Organizational Skills. Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with SONiC OS or other open-source network operating systems.
  • Familiarity with Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI).
  • Cisco certifications (CCNP or CCIE).

About SONiC and SAI

SONiC is an open-source network operating system based on Linux, utilizing Docker containers and Redis for configuration management and system state information. SAI defines APIs for configuring and monitoring switching silicon.