GLOBAL CISCO ACI NETWORK ENGINEER -Pune - VOIS

VOIS; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to influence service reliability

Collaborative environment

Exposure to advanced technologies

Job summary

VOIS is seeking an experienced Cisco ACI specialist to provide expert operational support for global data centre networks. You'll ensure high availability, performance, and resilience in a real-time environment.

Your role involves troubleshooting incidents, maintaining Cisco ACI fabric, and collaborating across global teams. Join us to contribute to complex, scalable network solutions and enjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise in Cisco ACI and data centre networking.
• Proficient in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts within Cisco ACI.
• Comfortable in high-pressure operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for Cisco ACI environments 24x7.
• Lead troubleshooting of high-severity incidents related to Cisco ACI.
• Monitor fabric health and performance using automation tools.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Data centre networking

Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking

Incident management

Automation with Python

Ansible

Education

CCNA or CCNP certifications

Cisco Data Centre / ACI certifications

Tools

Nexus 9000

APIC controllers

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Cisco ACI specialist to provide expert‑level operational support for global data centre network environments. This role sits within Network Operations and acts as a key escalation point for complex incidents, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience of Cisco ACI‑based infrastructure. The role operates in a real‑time, 24x7 environment and requires strong technical ownership, problem‑solving capability, and the ability to work collaboratively across global teams.

What you will do

• Provide expert operational support for Cisco ACI data centre environments, ensuring service availability on a 24x7 basis.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of high‑severity incidents related to Cisco ACI fabric, including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts, VLANs, VXLAN, COOP, VPC, and L3Out.
• Configure, operate, and maintain Cisco ACI fabric using APIC controllers and Nexus 9000 spine‑leaf architecture.
• Perform lifecycle management activities such as upgrades, patching, and failover testing.
• Monitor fabric health and performance using APIC dashboards, SNMP, syslog, packet capture, and automation tools.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Ansible to support operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation including network diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Participate in change management processes with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Work with vendors for escalation and resolution of hardware and software issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support onboarding, optimisation, and operational excellence.

Who you are

• An experienced network professional with strong hands‑on expertise in Cisco ACI and data centre networking.
• Proficient in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts within Cisco ACI environments.
• Experienced with Nexus 9000 ACI switches and APIC controllers.
• Comfortable working in high‑pressure operational environments with critical service impact.
• Skilled in incident management, root cause analysis, and change management.
• Familiar with automation and scripting using Python, Ansible, and REST APIs.
• Knowledgeable in integrating security technologies such as firewalls and load balancers with ACI.
• A clear communicator who documents effectively and shares knowledge with peers.
• Holds or is working toward relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Cisco Data Centre / ACI certifications.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work on complex, global‑scale data centre networks.
• Exposure to advanced Cisco ACI and software‑defined networking technologies.
• A collaborative, inclusive environment that values continuous improvement.
• The chance to influence service reliability and customer experience at scale.
• Ongoing learning through real‑world operational challenges and vendor engagement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio‑economic background.