Role Overview
Hands-on network engineer responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of enterprise network platforms. This role focuses on day-to-day engineering, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of data center and remote connectivity networks, with deep practical experience in Cisco ACI, Nexus switching, packet analysis, network automation, and telemetry-driven operations.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
1. Operate and Engineer Network Platforms
Build, configure, operate, and support enterprise network infrastructure with a robust hands-on focus, including Cisco ACI fabrics, Nexus switching platforms, and
associated data center networking components.
2. Cisco ACI Engineering & Operations
Implement and maintain ACI policies, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, endpoint groups (EPGs), contracts, and integrations with external networks. Perform fabric
health checks, upgrades, and troubleshooting of control-plane and data-plane issues.
3. Nexus Switching & Data Center Networking
Engineer and support Cisco Nexus platforms (standalone and fabric-based), including routing, switching, multicast, VXLAN, and high-availability designs. Perform
configuration changes, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
4. Packet Capture & Deep Troubleshooting
Understanding of packet broker solutions to be able to perform packet-level analysis using tools such as SPAN, ERSPAN, fabric-level captures, and third-party capture
solutions to diagnose complex latency, loss, and application connectivity issues across on-prem and hybrid environments.
5. Remote Connectivity & Access Networks
Engineer and support remote connectivity solutions including VPN, secure access, and hybrid connectivity models. Troubleshoot end-to-end connectivity issues
spanning users, data centers, and cloud environments.
6. Network Automation
Develop and maintain automation solutions using scripting and APIs to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and accelerate delivery. Automate configuration
deployment, validation, and operational tasks across network platforms.
7. Telemetry & Observability
Leverage network telemetry, streaming data, and monitoring platforms to proactively identify issues, analyze trends, and improve network reliability and performance.
Integrate telemetry with logging and analytics tools for operational insight.
8. Incident Response & Operational Excellence
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews. Drive corrective actions to improve resilience, reduce recurrence, and strengthen
operational processes.
9. Change & Lifecycle Management
Execute network changes following established change management practices. Perform upgrades, migrations, and decommissions while minimizing risk and
customer impact.
10. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Work closely with application teams, security, cloud, and infrastructure partners to deliver reliable connectivity. Document designs, configurations, and operational
runbooks; mentor junior engineers as appropriate.
11. Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to simplify architecture, reduce technical debt, and modernize network platforms through automation, standardization, and telemetry-driven
insights.
Qualifications and Skills
