L2 Data Center Engineer – Cisco ACI (Mumbai)

5\+ years Experience

Salary not disclosed

###### **Skills Required**

Design, implement, and maintain Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC, Spine, and Leaf components.

###### **Description**

• *Job Title:** L2 Data Center Engineer – Cisco ACI (Mumbai)

• *Experience:** Minimum 4 years in the IT Networking Industry

• *Job Summary:**

We are seeking an experienced **L2 Data Center Engineer – Cisco ACI (Mumbai)**with strong expertise in **Cisco ACI** to design, implement, and maintain advanced network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of **ACI fabric**, **SD\-WAN**, **Cisco NX\-OS**, and integration of security \& service appliances within ACI deployments.

• *Key Responsibilities:**

• Design, implement, and maintain **Cisco ACI fabric**, including **APIC, Spine, and Leaf components**.
• Configure and manage **Tenants, VRFs, EPGs, Contracts, and L3Out** in Cisco ACI.
• Manage and troubleshoot **SD\-WAN** solutions (Cisco **Viptela** or **Meraki** preferred).
• Operate and maintain **Cisco NX\-OS** platforms (Nexus 9K/7K/5K series).
• Integrate **firewalls, load balancers**, and other service appliances into ACI environments.
• Collaborate with cross\-functional teams for network planning, capacity, and security.
• Document **network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures**.
• Perform proactive network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• *Required Skills \& Qualifications:**

• Minimum **5 years** of relevant industry experience in **network engineering**.
• Strong hands\-on experience with **Cisco ACI** (fabric, policies, L3Out).
• Proficient in **Cisco SD\-WAN** solutions (Viptela / Meraki preferred).
• Expertise in **Cisco NX\-OS** for Nexus switches (9K/7K/5K series).
• Ability to integrate third\-party appliances (firewalls, load balancers) into ACI.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across **Layer 2–7**.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (**CCNP/CCIE – Data Center or Enterprise**).

• *Preferred Skills:**

• Familiarity with automation tools (Python, Ansible) for network operations.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
• Experience with multi\-tenant environments and security segmentation.