Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ACI & Data Center) | KBC Technologies | Qatar

KBC Technologies; Qatar; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBC Technologies is looking for a Senior Network Engineer specialized in Cisco ACI and data center technologies located in Qatar. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage advanced network solutions, focusing on cloud migration initiatives and network security.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience and is expected to work in a fast-paced environment using cutting-edge technologies. Hands-on expertise in automation tools and networking is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in Cisco data center networking.
• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI, APIC operations, and leaf-spine architecture design.
• Solid understanding of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Cisco ACI-based data center network architectures.
• Manage and optimize Nexus 9000 hardware within leaf-spine fabric designs.
• Develop and maintain network automation using Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Network security

Load balancing

Automation frameworks

BGP and OSPF

Ansible

Terraform

Linux CLI

Tools

F5 ADC

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Check Point

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

Job Title

Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ACI & Data Center)

Recruiting Company

KBC Technologies

Job Location

Qatar

Job Type

Contract / Full-Time

Application Method

Email CV to [e-mail]

Additional Info

Minimum 8+ years experience required; immediate hiring

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco Data Center technologies and automation to support complex, enterprise-grade environments. This role is critical for designing, optimizing, and securing modern data center networks while driving cloud transformation initiatives.

Detailed Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced data center network solutions with a strong focus on Cisco ACI architecture. You will play a key role in supporting hybrid and cloud migration initiatives, ensuring seamless integration between on‑premise infrastructure and cloud platforms. The role requires hands‑on expertise in network security, load balancing, and automation frameworks, alongside the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues proactively. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure resilient, scalable, and high‑performance network environments. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, high‑impact environment leveraging cutting‑edge technologies and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Cisco ACI‑based data center network architectures
• Manage and optimize Nexus 9000 (N9K) hardware within leaf‑spine fabric designs
• Configure and maintain ACI logical constructs including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, and contracts
• Implement L3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF across data center environments
• Deploy and manage F5 Application Delivery Controllers (LTM, APM) for load balancing and traffic management
• Configure and support enterprise firewalls including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point
• Develop and maintain network automation using Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs
• Support on‑premise to cloud migration initiatives and hybrid network integration
• Monitor network performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues proactively

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Cisco data center networking
• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI, APIC operations, and leaf‑spine architecture design
• In‑depth knowledge of ACI constructs including tenants, VRFs, EPGs, contracts, and L3Out
• Solid understanding of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Hands‑on experience with F5 ADC (LTM/APM) and load balancing technologies
• Strong knowledge of network security appliances (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point)
• Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and DevOps practices
• Experience with Linux CLI, TCP/IP, DNS, and network troubleshooting
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git‑based workflows

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)
• Knowledge of Fortinet IPS and advanced threat prevention solutions
• Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) networking
• Experience with service graph implementation and policy‑based routing (PBR)
• Certifications such as CCNP Data Center or CCIE

Recruitment Pro Tip

Highlight your hands‑on Cisco ACI project experience—especially deployments, migrations, or optimizations—and quantify outcomes such as performance improvements, automation gains, or reduced downtime to stand out strongly in technical evaluations.