Cisco ACI Engineers

InOpTra Digital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology firm is seeking an experienced Cisco ACI Engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot ACI environments. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of enterprise networking experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to Cisco ACI deployment and operations. Proficiency in enterprise routing protocols and strong documentation skills are essential for this client-facing role. Candidates with Cisco certifications, preferably CCNP or CCIE Data Center, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Cisco ACI deployment and operations.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design, implementation, and troubleshooting of Cisco ACI.
• ACI fabric configuration: tenant policies, EPGs, BDs, VRFs, contracts.
• Multi-site and multi-pod ACI architecture experience.
• Integration with VMware vCenter, Microsoft SCVMM, or OpenStack.
• Nexus 9000 series switching in ACI and NX-OS mode.
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP — enterprise routing protocols in ACI underlay.
• ACI REST API, Python scripting, or Ansible automation (preferred).
• Familiarity with network segmentation, microsegmentation, and security policy enforcement.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Enterprise routing protocols

Network segmentation

Education

CCNP Data Center

CCIE Data Center

Tools

Nexus 9000 series

VMware vCenter

Microsoft SCVMM

OpenStack

OpenStack

NX-OS

BGP/Orr EIGRP/OSPF

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Job description

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• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) — hands-on design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• ACI fabric configuration: tenant policies, EPGs, BDs, VRFs, contracts
• Multi-site and multi-pod ACI architecture experience
• Integration with VMware vCenter, Microsoft SCVMM, or OpenStack
• Nexus 9000 series switching in ACI and NX-OS mode
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP — enterprise routing protocols in ACI underlay
• Experience with ACI REST API, Python scripting, or Ansible automation (preferred)
• Familiarity with network segmentation, microsegmentation, and security policy enforcement

Required Technical Skills

• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) — hands-on design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• ACI fabric configuration: tenant policies, EPGs, BDs, VRFs, contracts
• Multi-site and multi-pod ACI architecture experience
• Integration with VMware vCenter, Microsoft SCVMM, or OpenStack
• Nexus 9000 series switching in ACI and NX-OS mode
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP — enterprise routing protocols in ACI underlay
• Experience with ACI REST API, Python scripting, or Ansible automation (preferred)
• Familiarity with network segmentation, microsegmentation, and security policy enforcement

Experience & Qualifications

• 9+ years of enterprise networking experience
• 5+ years of hands-on Cisco ACI deployment and operations
• Prior experience in large financial services or regulated enterprise environments preferred
• Cisco certifications: CCNP Data Center or CCIE Data Center (strongly preferred)
• Ability to pass enterprise-level background and security vetting (JPMC-equivalent)
• Strong documentation and communication skills — client-facing role