Data Center Network & Automation Engineer

Digitus_Group; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 320.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Digitus_Group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Data Center Network Engineer to implement, operate, and troubleshoot enterprise and data center networks with a strong focus on Cisco ACI. The role covers deployment, routing and switching, server connectivity, and operational troubleshooting.

You will also use Python scripting and automation tools to simplify provisioning and improve configuration consistency, while coordinating with planning, operations, server, and security teams.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of data center network implementation experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Cisco ACI operational experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ACI/APIC, Nexus 9K, NX-OS, and switching/routing technologies.
• Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, vPC, STP, VXLAN, and security fundamentals.
• Hands-on Python scripting experience for network automation.
• Experience with REST APIs and structured data formats (JSON/YAML).
• Familiarity with Git, firewalls, and load balancers.

Aufgaben

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco ACI fabrics including APIC, leaf/spine, tenants, VRFs, bridges, EPGs, and contracts.
• Implement and troubleshoot L2/L3 connectivity across Nexus switches, Catalyst switches, and routers.
• Validate VLANs, IP addressing, port assignments, and out-of-band management connectivity.
• Prepare and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs) with prerequisites, steps, testing, and rollback.
• Support data center migrations, server onboarding, and integration with firewalls/load balancers.
• Perform fabric health checks, fault analysis, and post-implementation verification.
• Develop reusable Python scripts and use APIC APIs to automate provisioning, backups, and validation.
• Coordinate with planning, operations, server, and security teams; maintain documentation.

Kenntnisse

Cisco ACI

APIC

Nexus 9K

NX-OS

Python scripting

REST APIs

JSON/YAML

Git

Security fundamentals

Routing & Switching

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / IT

CCNP Data Center

CCIE Data Center

Tools

Git

REST APIs

JSON

YAML

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Network Engineer to implement, operate, and troubleshoot enterprise and data center networks, with a strong focus on Cisco ACI.

This hands‑on role covers network deployment, routing and switching, server connectivity, and operational troubleshooting. You will also use Python scripting and automation tools to simplify network provisioning and improve configuration consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco ACI fabrics, including APIC, leaf and spine switches, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, and contracts.
• Implement and troubleshoot Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity across Cisco Nexus switches, Catalyst switches, and routers.
• Validate VLANs, IP addressing, network port assignments, and out-of-band management connectivity.
• Prepare and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), including prerequisites, implementation steps, testing, and rollback plans.
• Support data center migrations, server onboarding, and integration with firewalls and load balancers.
• Perform fabric health checks, fault analysis, and post-implementation verification.
• Develop reusable Python scripts and use Cisco APIC APIs to automate provisioning, configuration backups, and validation checks.
• Coordinate with planning, operations, server, and security teams, and maintain implementation and handover documentation.

Required experience and skills

• At least 5 years of data center network implementation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on Cisco ACI operational experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ACI/APIC, Nexus 9K, NX-OS, and Cisco switching and routing technologies.
• Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, vPC, STP, VXLAN, and network security fundamentals.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network issues and independently prepare executable implementation procedures.
• Hands‑on Python scripting experience for network automation.
• Experience with REST APIs, particularly Cisco APIC APIs, and structured data formats such as JSON/YAML.
• Familiarity with Git, firewalls, and load balancers.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• CCNP Data Center, Cisco ACI, or Cisco DevNet certification.
• CCIE Data Center certification is an advantage.