L3 Data Center Engineer – Cisco ACI Specialist (Mumbai)

NS3 Tech Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Mumbai is looking for an experienced L3 Data Center Engineer– Cisco ACI Specialist. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining Cisco ACI fabric along with managing SD-WAN solutions. Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in network engineering with strong Cisco ACI knowledge. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to work in a dynamic team focused on advanced networking solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI fabric (policies, L3Out).
• Proficient in Cisco SD-WAN solutions (Viptela / Meraki preferred).
• Expertise in Cisco NX-OS for Nexus switches (9K/7K/5K series).
• Ability to integrate third-party appliances (firewalls, load balancers) into ACI.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across Layer 2–7.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (CCNP/CCIE – Data Center or Enterprise).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Cisco ACI fabric.
• Configure and manage Tenants, VRFs, EPGs in Cisco ACI.
• Manage and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions.
• Operate and maintain Cisco NX-OS platforms (Nexus 9K/7K/5K series).
• Integrate firewalls, load balancers, and other service appliances into ACI environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network planning, capacity, and security.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Perform proactive network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Network engineering

Cisco SD-WAN

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Relevant certifications (CCNP/CCIE – Data Center or Enterprise)

Tools

Cisco NX-OS

Python

Ansible

Job description

5+ years Sector-135 Noida

Salary not disclosed

Skills Required

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

Description

Job Title:L3 Data Center Engineer– Cisco ACI Specialist (Mumbai)

Experience:Minimum 5+ years in the IT Networking Industry

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experiencedL3 Data Center Engineer– Cisco ACI Specialist (Mumbai) with strong expertise inCisco ACI to 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:

• Minimum8 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.