Networking Engineer (Data Centre ACI)

Requirements

Technology Requirements

• Cisco Data Center products (Nexus 9000, Nexus 3000, Nexus 7000/5000, Cisco ACI) – Mandatory
  

1. Cisco ASR 9K (IOS XR)
   

2. Cisco ASR 1K (IOS/IOS XE)
   

• Routing/Switching:  BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MST, PVST, L2 switching – Mandatory
  

• Broad technical knowledge of the R&S, Data center and its components: Applications, Network, Server and projects surrounding their planning, design, implementation, operation, and optimization.
  

• Architectural knowledge of virtualization tools and concepts is a bonus, to help architecture refresh discussions.
  

• Possess a clear understanding of capacity planning in various scenarios. Knowledge of Cisco routing/switching including Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, XR and NX-OS
  

• Hands on and troubleshooting Nexus, ACI Network
  

• VXLAN, ACI - Mandatory
  

• Experience on Legacy to ACI Migration
  

• Knowledge on various DC Architecture (DC-DR, Active-Active DC etc.)
  

• Strong knowledge of IP/MPLS
  

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills: ability to communicate technology strategy and architecture approach to engineers, executives, and Cisco customers.
  

• Certifications: CCIE preferred, CCNP is must.
  

Functional Requirements

• Able to design DC networks.
  

• Able to handle escalations and customer communication.
  

• Ability to configure and troubleshoot Nexus devices, ACI.
  

• Need to support Plan events, migrations, etc. during PE windows, Support to L2 NOC team for any escalations.
  

• Communication skills to include conflict management, negotiation, presentation/demonstration, and written communication-cultural sensitivity, goal alignment, learning agility, and virtual/remote training.
  

• Ability to work in high-pressure environments.
  

Requirements (Good to Have)

• Understanding of ACI Multipod, Multisite, PBR will be an advantage.
  
• ​Experience with L4-L7- load balancing, firewalls, etc. will be an advantage.
  
• Fundamentals of Cisco SD-WAN will be an advantage.