Enterprise Network Engineer (Cisco ACI)

We’re Hiring: Enterprise Network Engineer (Cisco ACI). Interested candidates, please send your updated CV to [email protected] or DM me directly!

Job Title: Enterprise Network Engineer (Cisco ACI)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Duration: 1 year + extendable

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and support Cisco ACI fabric, including APIC controllers, leaf/spine architecture, and policy-based networking.
• Implement and maintain Cisco SD-Access solutions including DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric provisioning, and segmentation.
• Manage network segmentation, group-based policy enforcement, and automation of network services using Cisco DNA Center.
• Monitor and optimize network performance and ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities of network infrastructure.
• Work closely with security, systems, and application teams to ensure secure and efficient delivery of services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, both proactively and reactively.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration standards.
• Participate in network strategy, planning, and architecture decisions.
• Stay updated with emerging Cisco technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Cisco Security Device like FMC,FTD
• FortiGate/Palo alto Firewall

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, including:
• APIC, tenant design, contracts, bridge domains, endpoint groups (EPGs), and fabric policies.
• Experience with Cisco SD-Access, including:
• DNA Center, ISE integration, fabric provisioning, virtual networks (VN), and policy groups.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols, IP routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VXLAN, multicast, and QoS.
• Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
• Familiarity with security concepts including segmentation, micro-segmentation, and identity-based access.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or Cisco Certified Specialist – ACI/SD-Access.
• Fortinet/Palo alto Certification
• ITIL knowledge or certification is a plus.