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Job Details
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer Cisco ACI (Hybrid)
Location: Rosemead, CA (Hybrid Onsite Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) to design, implement, and maintain complex on-premises network solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and operational technology (OT) environments. This role involves working closely with IT teams to ensure network performance, security, and scalability in a critical infrastructure setting.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ACI-based network solutions in a data center and OT environment.
- Configure and optimize ACI policies, tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, and endpoint groups (EPGs).
- Implement network segmentation, security policies, and automation workflows within ACI.
- Integrate ACI with external networks while ensuring on-prem connectivity and grid stability.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implement improvements.
- Work with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Python for network orchestration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT and OT teams to support critical applications and business initiatives.
- Maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, procedures, and policies.
- Stay updated with the latest Cisco ACI advancements and industry best practices.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience in network engineering with at least 3 years focused on Cisco ACI.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, and MPLS.
- Hands-on experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 network configurations within ACI.
- Proficiency in Cisco Nexus switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs).
- Strong troubleshooting skills with tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, or Splunk.
- Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE (preferred), or Cisco ACI Specialist.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with microsegmentation and Zero Trust security models.
- Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA networking.
- Knowledge of ITIL best practices for incident and change management.
- Understanding of network resiliency in operational technology environments.
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