Senior ACI & Hybrid-Cloud Network Engineer

Luxoft; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Phoenix is seeking a senior Network Architect to lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco ACI fabric components. You will design ACI constructs, oversee maintenance, and drive hybrid-cloud connectivity with AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Expect hands-on diagnostics, incident analysis, and collaboration with architects on high-level design decisions. You will leverage strong scripting skills (Python, Ansible) and be proficient in monitoring tools and dashboards, ensuring secure,

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI (policy model, spine-leaf architecture, multi-pod/multi-site concepts).
• Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN).
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking constructs and hybrid-cloud connectivity.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex network issues.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Nice-to-Have: CCNP Data Center or CCNP Enterprise.
• Proficient in monitoring, alerting, and dashboards (SolarWinds Orion, NetFlow, Grafana, NetBrain).
• Scripting and automation: PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco ACI fabric components.
• Design and configure ACI constructs including VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, contracts.
• Oversee ACI fabric maintenance, upgrades, and health checks.
• Partner with architects on high-level design decisions and solution validation.
• Design and implement hybrid connectivity solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Configure Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and cloud routing architectures.
• Integrate ACI with cloud-native networking services for hybrid workloads.
• Perform deep-dive diagnostics, packet captures, and traffic-flow analysis.
• Lead incident root cause analyses and preventive remediation activities.
• Create runbooks, implementation guides, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Cloud networking

L2/L3 networking

Hybrid-cloud connectivity

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Documentation & communication

Scripting & Automation

CCNP Data Center/Enterprise

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

NetFlow

Grafana

NetBrain

Wireshark

Network Monitor

Job description

Luxoft in Phoenix is seeking a senior Network Architect to lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Cisco ACI fabric components. You will design ACI constructs, oversee maintenance, and drive hybrid-cloud connectivity with AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Expect hands-on diagnostics, incident analysis, and collaboration with architects on high-level design decisions. You will leverage strong scripting skills (Python, Ansible) and be proficient in monitoring tools and dashboards, ensuring secure,