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Job Title

Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ACI & Data Center)

Recruiting Company

KBC Technologies

Job Location

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Job Type

Contract / Full-Time

Application Method

Email CV to praveena@

Additional Info

Minimum 8+ years experience required; immediate hiring

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco Data Center technologies and automation to support complex, enterprise-grade environments. This role is critical for designing, optimizing, and securing modern data center networks while driving cloud transformation initiatives.

Detailed Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced data center network solutions with a strong focus on Cisco ACI architecture. You will play a key role in supporting hybrid and cloud migration initiatives, ensuring seamless integration between on‑premise infrastructure and cloud platforms. The role requires hands‑on expertise in network security, load balancing, and automation frameworks, alongside the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues proactively. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure resilient, scalable, and high‑performance network environments. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, high‑impact environment leveraging cutting‑edge technologies and Dev Ops practices.

Key Responsibilities Design and implement Cisco ACI‑based data center network architectures Manage and optimize Nexus 9000 (N9 K) hardware within leaf‑spine fabric designs Configure and maintain ACI logical constructs including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, and contracts Implement L3 routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF across data center environments Deploy and manage F5 Application Delivery Controllers (LTM, APM) for load balancing and traffic management Configure and support enterprise firewalls including Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point Develop and maintain network automation using Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs Support on‑premise to cloud migration initiatives and hybrid network integration Monitor network performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues proactively Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Cisco data center networking Strong expertise in Cisco ACI, APIC operations, and leaf‑spine architecture design In‑depth knowledge of ACI constructs including tenants, VRFs, EPGs, contracts, and L3 Out Solid understanding of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF Hands‑on experience with F5 ADC (LTM/APM) and load balancing technologies Strong knowledge of network security appliances (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and Dev Ops practices Experience with Linux CLI, TCP/IP, DNS, and network troubleshooting Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git‑based workflows Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience with Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) Knowledge of Fortinet IPS and advanced threat prevention solutions Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) networking Experience with service graph implementation and policy‑based routing (PBR) Certifications such as CCNP Data Center or CCIE Recruitment Pro Tip

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