Network Engineer

Department - SI

Position Summary

We are looking for a Resident Engineer with hands-on experience in Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) to provide on-site support and expertise. The candidate will be responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing our Nexus and ACI environments, ensuring network performance and reliability for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deployment & Configuration:
• Configure, and maintain Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco ACI fabric for data center and enterprise environments.
• Work on the deployment of new network infrastructure, ensuring proper integration with existing systems and business requirements.
• Configure and implement network features such as VXLAN, Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG), FabricPath, and others within Nexus/ACI.
• Network Management & Optimization:
• Monitor and manage Cisco Nexus/ACI environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
• Perform tuning and capacity planning to enhance network performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot network issues and provide quick resolutions, particularly related to Nexus/ACI hardware, software, and configuration.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:
• Provide expert-level support for any network issues involving Nexus/ACI components.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for network incidents related to Cisco Nexus switches and ACI environments.
• Collaborate with the network and system engineering teams to identify and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Network Security & Compliance:
• Ensure that the Cisco Nexus and ACI infrastructure complies with security policies and industry standards.
• Implement security best practices in ACI for access control, traffic segmentation, and other network security features.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all network configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Provide regular status reports on system health, performance, and ongoing projects.
• Stay up-to-date with new features and capabilities of Nexus/ACI, providing input for possible upgrades or enhancements.

Qualifications, Certifications, And Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3 of hands-on experience in the field of networking and managing inscope solutions
• Should have experience in management of any Large Data Center (of similar size) network for atleast 1 year.
• Strong knowledge of data center technologies, including SDN (Software-Defined Networking), VXLAN, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), and FabricPath.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in the Cisco Nexus family of switches (Nexus 7000, 5000, 9000 series).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, including APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller) and ACI fabrics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark, Cisco Prime, and CLI.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Any Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center, or Cisco Certified ACI Specialist.
• Knowledge of industry standards and protocols, such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and MPLS, is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional after-hours work may be necessary to handle urgent issues or system maintenance.

• Travel to remote locations may be required depending on the business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• The resource must also have a professional level certification for Networking and Switching

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of network and switches
• Proficiency in configuring and maintaining
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.