GLOBAL CISCO ACI NETWORK ENGINEER -Pune - VOIS

Vodafone; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on global-scale projects

Continuous learning environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Vodafone is looking for an experienced Cisco ACI specialist to provide expert operational support for global data centre networks. This role entails maintaining high availability and performance of Cisco ACI infrastructure and will involve working in a fast-paced environment with numerous operational challenges.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with Cisco ACI technologies and be proficient in incident management and root-cause analysis, ensuring optimal service delivery to our clients globally.

Benefits include exposure to advanced technologies and opportunities for continuous learning and improvement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Cisco ACI and data centre networking.
• Familiarity with high-pressure operational environments.
• Ability to develop automation scripts using Python and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert operational support for Cisco ACI data centre environments.
• Lead troubleshooting for high-severity incidents.
• Monitor fabric health and performance using APIC dashboards.

Skills

Hands-on expertise in Cisco ACI

Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking

Incident management

Root-cause analysis

Automation and scripting with Python

Documentation skills

Education

Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Cisco Data Centre / ACI

Tools

Nexus 9000 ACI switches

APIC controllers

Job description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organization in the global telco industry, VOIS supports customers across 28 countries with a network of teams worldwide.

About this role

We are seeking an experienced Cisco ACI specialist to provide expert‑level operational support for global data centre network environments. The 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. It 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 towards 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.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced operational mastery of Cisco ACI and SDN technologies.
• Automation and scripting for network operations using Python and Ansible.
• End‑to‑end incident ownership and advanced root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Vendor management and escalation handling in complex environments.
• Best practices in operating highly available, large‑scale data centre networks.

Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognizes 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.