GLOBAL CISCO ACI NETWORK ENGINEER - PuneVOIS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Complex, global-scale data centre projects

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Vodafone is looking for an experienced Cisco ACI specialist to provide expert operational support and maintain high availability, performance, and resilience of Cisco ACI infrastructure. This role requires strong technical skills and experience in a 24x7 environment, leading troubleshooting and configuration tasks.

A collaborative atmosphere is promised, alongside ongoing learning opportunities in advanced Cisco ACI and software-defined networking technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on expertise in Cisco ACI and data centre networking.
• Comfortable in high-pressure operational environments.
• Skilled in root-cause analysis and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert operational support for Cisco ACI.
• Lead troubleshooting of high-severity incidents.
• Configure and maintain Cisco ACI fabric.

Skills

Cisco ACI expertise

Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking

Incident management

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Education

Relevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.)

Tools

APIC controllers

Nexus 9000 switches

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.

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.

VOIS 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.