L2 Data Center Engineer – Cisco ACI (Mumbai)

NS3 Tech Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Mumbai is seeking an experienced L2 Data Center Engineer specializing in Cisco ACI. The ideal candidate will design and maintain the Cisco ACI fabric, manage SD-WAN solutions, and configure network components with a focus on integration and troubleshooting. Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and preferably certifications like CCNP or CCIE. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI (fabric, policies, L3Out).
• Proficient in Cisco SD-WAN solutions (Viptela / Meraki preferred).
• Ability to integrate third-party appliances (firewalls, load balancers) into ACI.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Cisco ACI fabric.
• Configure and manage Tenants, VRFs, EPGs, Contracts, and L3Out.
• Manage and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Network engineering

Cisco SD-WAN

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Tools

Cisco NX-OS

Python

Ansible

Job description

Design, implement, and maintain Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC, Spine, and Leaf components.

Description

Job Title:L2 Data Center Engineer– Cisco ACI (Mumbai)

Experience:Minimum 4 years in the IT Networking Industry

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experiencedL2 Data Center Engineer– Cisco ACI (Mumbai)with strong expertise inCisco ACIto design, implement, and maintain advanced network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge ofACI fabric,SD-WAN,Cisco NX-OS, and integration of security & service appliances within ACI deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintainCisco ACI fabric, includingAPIC, Spine, and Leaf components.
• Configure and manageTenants, VRFs, EPGs, Contracts, and L3Outin Cisco ACI.
• Manage and troubleshootSD-WANsolutions (CiscoViptelaorMerakipreferred).
• Operate and maintainCisco NX-OSplatforms (Nexus 9K/7K/5K series).
• Integratefirewalls, load balancers, and other service appliances into ACI environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network planning, capacity, and security.
• Documentnetwork architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Perform proactive network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum5 yearsof relevant industry experience innetwork engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience withCisco ACI(fabric, policies, L3Out).
• Proficient inCisco SD-WANsolutions (Viptela / Meraki preferred).
• Expertise inCisco NX-OSfor Nexus switches (9K/7K/5K series).
• Ability to integrate third-party appliances (firewalls, load balancers) into ACI.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills acrossLayer 2–7.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (CCNP/CCIE – Data Center or Enterprise).

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible) for network operations.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Experience with multi-tenant environments and security segmentation.