Aci Network Engineer

Penta Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Consulting recherche un ingénieur réseau ACI dédié pour rejoindre un client à Johannesburg. Le candidat idéal a une solide expérience avec Cisco ACI et les protocoles de mise en réseau. Ses responsabilités incluront la conception et le support de solutions ACI, ainsi que la collaboration avec des équipes inter-fonctionnelles pour définir des stratégies réseau.

Qualifications

• Expérience pratique confirmée avec l'architecture ACI et les composants.
• Compréhension des protocoles de mise en réseau (VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP EVPN).
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome sur site.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir, déployer et soutenir des solutions Cisco ACI en environnements de centre de données.
• Résoudre les problèmes liés à la configuration du fabric, intégration et profils d'applications.
• Assurer la disponibilité, la performance et la sécurité du fabric de centre de données.

Skills

Cisco ACI architecture and components

Networking protocols

Network automation

Education

CCNP or equivalent certification

CCIE or ACI Specialist certification

Job description

Penta Consulting are a technology service provider and leading outsourced partner helping to deliver professional and managed solutions across EMEA.

Are you an expert in Cisco ACI with a strong background in data center networking? We're looking for a dedicated ACI Network Engineer to join our client onsite in Johannesburg, supporting complex infrastructure environments and helping our clients achieve seamless network automation and scalability.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, deploy, and support Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) solutions in enterprise data center environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to fabric configuration, integration, and application profiles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define network strategies, and implement ACI-based solutions.
• Perform regular health checks, maintenance, and upgrades of ACI fabric.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Cisco ACI technologies and best practices.
• Provide documentation, technical guidance, and training to support operational teams.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security across the data center fabric.

What You Bring:

• Proven hands-on experience with Cisco ACI architecture and components (APIC, spine-leaf topology, etc.).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP EVPN).
• Experience integrating ACI with external networks and services.
• Solid background in data center switching (Cisco Nexus 9K series preferred).
• Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible) is a plus.
• CCNP or equivalent certification required; CCIE or ACI Specialist certification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on-site.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.