Enterprise Network Engineer - CISCO (ACI)

Tap Growth ai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company based in Dubai is seeking a skilled Enterprise Network Engineer specializing in Cisco ACI. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructures, utilizing extensive knowledge of Cisco ACI technologies and automation tools. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in network engineering and be proficient in handling complex network configurations and troubleshooting. The role requires a commitment to maintaining high availability and performance standards in networking environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and APIC.
• Experience in network automation tools and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and support Cisco ACI fabric including APIC controllers.
• Implement and maintain Cisco SD-Access solutions.
• Monitor and optimize network performance.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Network automation

Layer 2/3 protocols

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise or CCIE

ITIL knowledge or certification

Tools

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

Cisco DNA Center

FortiGate / Palo Alto Firewalls

Job description

🌟 We're Hiring: Enterprise Network Engineer (Cisco ACI)! 🌟

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Engineer specializing in Cisco ACI to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Cisco ACI technologies, network automation, and enterprise-level network solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

📍 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

⏰ Work Mode: Work From Office

💼 Role: Enterprise Network Engineer (Cisco ACI)

Salary: 17000 + benefits

Experience: 5+ years

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, deploy, configure, and support Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC controllers, leaf / spine architecture, and policy-based networking.
• Implement and maintain Cisco SD-Access solutions including DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric provisioning, and segmentation.
• Manage network segmentation, group-based policy enforcement, and automation of network services using Cisco DNA Center.
• Monitor and optimize network performance and ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities of network infrastructure.
• Work closely with security, systems, and application teams to ensure secure and efficient delivery of services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, both proactively and reactively.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration standards.
• Participate in network strategy, planning, and architecture decisions.
• Stay updated with emerging Cisco technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Cisco Security Device like FMC, FTD
• FortiGate / Palo Alto Firewall

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, including: APIC, tenant design, contracts, bridge domains, endpoint groups (EPGs), and fabric policies.
• Experience with Cisco SD-Access, including: DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric provisioning, virtual networks (VN), and policy groups.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2 / 3 protocols, IP routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VXLAN, multicast, and QoS.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
• Familiarity with security concepts including segmentation, micro‑segmentation, and identity‑based access.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or Cisco Certified Specialist – ACI / SD‑Access.
• Fortinet / Palo Alto Certification
• ITIL knowledge or certification is a plus.

Ready to engineer the future? 🚀 Apply now and let's build together!