LAN ACI Engineer

About the role

Provide operations support for Enterprise LAN, Security, Data Center, and Campus Network platforms across North America locations.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including Switches & Routers using APIC & DNAC tool.
• Configuration and Operational support experience with Cisco ACI - Spine-leaf switches, APIC and APIC-EM controller, Nexus switches.
• Resolve connectivity problems between applications, EPGs, and external networks.
• Diagnose routing, contracts, and endpoint learning issues.
• Maintain external connections (L3Out, firewalls, load balancers) and Apply micro segmentation and policy rules.
• Add or update ACI objects (tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts).
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation.
• Configuring routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security.
• Supervise and or performing site installs, maintenance, upgrades or software enhancements to support the network infrastructure needs.
• Plan and execute APIC and switch firmware upgrades.
• Function as a point of escalation for operational entities regarding regular or complex issues.
• Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
• Investigating faults in the network
• Resolve incidents/problems/Changes according to established procedures.
• Work on Service improvement activities and completing it within the target dates.
• Explore & Support automation where possible.
• Work closely with customer, Infrastructure teams and vendors such as Cisco.
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong knowledge in Switching technologies – Tenant, VRFs, BDs, EPGs, VXLAN, STP, Trunking, Ether channel, HSRP, VRRP, LACP, PaGP, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP
• Deep understanding of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM).
• Extensive experience on designing and implementing Cisco ACI, SDA (Software-Defined Access), DNAC with Data Center Networking Technologies and Cloud Solutions.
• Strong experience with Monitoring and Alerting Tools: Cisco APIC/ACI, Nexus Dashboard, Cisco DNAC, Cisco ISE, PagerDuty, Nagios & Thousand Eyes.
• CCNP Certified (Routing & Switching) & Higher
• Strong knowledge on Cisco Data Center with ACI environment (Single/Multi Pod)
• Good understanding of Local Area Network (LAN) switching technologies including ACI, APIC, VXLAN, fabric path, SDA, DNAC, ISE, Spanning Tree, Virtual LAN (VLAN), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) concepts.
• Good hands-on experience on the load balancing concepts like - LACP, PaGP
• Good hands-on work experience with Cisco Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K devices, Cisco Catalyst 9K, 3K & 4K series.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Incentive
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing

Pay

Base Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000 Per Annum