We are looking for an experienced Cisco ACI Administrator to design, deploy, and manage modern data center networks using Cisco's policy-driven SDN technology. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ACI fabric, policy-based automation, and Nexus 9000 series switches, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and manage Cisco ACI environments, leveraging policy-based automation to streamline network configuration and operations.
Utilize Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) for centralized management of the ACI fabric.
Design and maintain spine-leaf architecture to replace traditional three-tier data center topologies, enhancing scalability and efficiency.
Configure and manage Cisco Nexus 9000 switches, ensuring optimal operation in both ACI and NX-OS modes.
Develop and enforce network and security policies tailored to specific application needs.
Implement microsegmentation for granular policy enforcement, improving data center security posture and reducing the attack surface.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize ACI fabric performance, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum reliability.
Collaborate with network engineers, application teams, and security professionals to align infrastructure with business and operational goals.
Essential Skills & Expertise
6-8 years of relevant experience in network administration, including Cisco ACI design, deployment, and management.
Strong understanding of policy-based SDN concepts and ACI architecture.
Hands-on experience with:
+ APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller)
+ Spine-Leaf topology and fabric design
+ Cisco Nexus 9000 switches in ACI and NX-OS modes
+ Microsegmentation and policy enforcement In-depth knowledge of data center networking, VLANs, VXLAN, and security segmentation.
Experience in automating network configurations and managing ACI objects, tenants, and application profiles.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in large-scale enterprise environments.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco Certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center, or ACI Specialist certifications.
Experience integrating ACI with multi-cloud environments and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, REST APIs).
Familiarity with network monitoring and performance tools.
Why Join Us
Work with cutting-edge Cisco ACI and SDN technologies in dynamic enterprise environments.
Be part of a high-performing infrastructure team driving automation and innovation.
Opportunity to contribute to next-generation data center transformation projects.
Continuous learning and certification support in Cisco and cloud technologies.
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