Data Center Network & Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Network Engineer to implement, operate, and troubleshoot enterprise and data center networks, with a strong focus on Cisco ACI.

This hands‑on role covers network deployment, routing and switching, server connectivity, and operational troubleshooting. You will also use Python scripting and automation tools to simplify network provisioning and improve configuration consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco ACI fabrics, including APIC, leaf and spine switches, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, and contracts.
• Implement and troubleshoot Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity across Cisco Nexus switches, Catalyst switches, and routers.
• Validate VLANs, IP addressing, network port assignments, and out-of-band management connectivity.
• Prepare and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), including prerequisites, implementation steps, testing, and rollback plans.
• Support data center migrations, server onboarding, and integration with firewalls and load balancers.
• Perform fabric health checks, fault analysis, and post-implementation verification.
• Develop reusable Python scripts and use Cisco APIC APIs to automate provisioning, configuration backups, and validation checks.
• Coordinate with planning, operations, server, and security teams, and maintain implementation and handover documentation.

Required experience and skills

• At least 5 years of data center network implementation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on Cisco ACI operational experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ACI/APIC, Nexus 9K, NX-OS, and Cisco switching and routing technologies.
• Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, vPC, STP, VXLAN, and network security fundamentals.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network issues and independently prepare executable implementation procedures.
• Hands‑on Python scripting experience for network automation.
• Experience with REST APIs, particularly Cisco APIC APIs, and structured data formats such as JSON/YAML.
• Familiarity with Git, firewalls, and load balancers.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• CCNP Data Center, Cisco ACI, or Cisco DevNet certification.
• CCIE Data Center certification is an advantage.