Enterprise Network Engineer (Cisco ACI)

Mindtel; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai seeks an experienced network engineer to design, deploy, and support Cisco ACI and SD-Access solutions. The role demands expertise in network automation and Layer 2/3 protocols. Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills, and Cisco or Fortinet certifications are preferred. Join us to work on next-generation networking solutions and enhance security across infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco ACI fabric and policy-based networking.
• Knowledge of SD-Access solutions and DNA Center integration.
• Proficiency in network segmentation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support Cisco ACI fabric.
• Implement Cisco SD-Access solutions.
• Monitor and ensure high availability of network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security teams for secure network services.

Skills

Cisco ACI configuration

SD-Access solutions

Network automation tools

Layer 2/3 protocols

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Cisco certification

Fortinet/Palo Alto certification

ITIL certification

Tools

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

Job description

Job Summary

• 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 network segmentation.
• Manage network segmentation and group-based policy enforcement using Cisco DNA Center with a focus on automation.
• Monitor optimize and ensure high availability and disaster recovery of network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security systems and application teams to deliver secure and efficient network services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues proactively and reactively.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including network diagrams SOPs and configuration standards.
• Contribute to network strategy planning and architecture decision-making.
• Stay current with emerging Cisco technologies industry trends and best practices.
• Support Cisco security devices (FMC FTD) and work with FortiGate/Palo Alto firewalls.
• Utilize network automation tools and scripting (Python Ansible REST APIs).
• Apply expertise in Layer 2/3 protocols IP routing (BGP OSPF EIGRP) VXLAN multicast and QoS.
• Demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Preferably hold Cisco and/or Fortinet/Palo Alto certifications; ITIL knowledge/certification is a plus.