Senior Data Center Automation & Cisco ACI Engineer

Digitus_Group; Dubai; Presencial; AED 320.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Cisco ACI

APIC

Nexus 9K

NX-OS

Python scripting

REST APIs

JSON/YAML

Git

Security fundamentals

Routing & Switching

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / IT

CCNP Data Center

CCIE Data Center

Herramientas

Git

REST APIs

JSON

YAML

Descripción del empleo

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.