Cisco ACI Network Engineer

Egypt

Long Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cisco ACI Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, configuring, and optimizing our Cisco ACI environment, including APIC controllers, Spine, and Leaf switches. This role requires deep expertise in ACI fabric architecture, external routing, and automation using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain Cisco ACI fabric including APIC, Spine, and Leaf components.
Configure ACI constructs such as Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts, and Interface Policies.
Manage L3Out configurations and transited routing for external connectivity.
Perform ACI upgrades, backup and restore operations, and manage the Inter-Pod Network (IPN).
Automate network configurations and tasks using Ansible.
Support network migrations and service transitions in lab and production environments.
Ensure network security, availability, and compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with clients and vendors on proof-of-concept initiatives and integration projects.
Provide high-level support and troubleshooting for network-related issues.

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience with Cisco ACI architecture and APIC management.
Strong understanding of Spine-Leaf topology and ACI fabric components.
Hands-on experience with:
- Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs
- vPC, Port-Channels, Interface Policies
- Contracts and L3Out configurations
Experience with ACI upgrades, backup/restore procedures, and IPN management.
Proficiency in network automation using Ansible .
Solid understanding of routing protocols and external connectivity.
Familiarity with network security best practices and compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center) are a plus.
Experience with multi-site ACI or ACI Anywhere is desirable.
Familiarity with other automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform) is a bonus.

Job Description

This role involves the development and application of engineering practice and knowledge in the following technologies Standards and protocols, application software embedded software for wireless and satellite networks, fixed networks enterprise networks connected devices IOT and device engineering, connected applications 5G edge, B2X apps and Telco Cloud, Automation and Edge Compute platforms. This role also involves the integration of network systems and their operations, related to the above technologies.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Focus on Connectivity Network Engineering. Fully competent in own area. Acts as a key contributor in a more complex critical environment. Proactively acts to understand and anticipates client needs. Manages costs and profitability for a work area. Manages own agenda to meet agreed targets. Develop plans for projects in own area. Looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications. Acts as a facilitator, coach and moves teams forward.