L3 Data Center Cisco Technologies

Title : L3 Data Center Engineer - Cisco Technologies

Location : Pune

Experience : 7+years

Mode : Full Time

Key Responsibilities :

Master all phases of the PDIM lifecycle : Planning, Designing, Implementing, and Migrating.

Lead and support deployments in Cisco ACI environments, including Single site, Multi-site, and Multi-pod configurations.

Deploy and support Cisco Nexus architectures such as 3-tier, collapsed core, and VXLAN with L2 / L3 stretch and DCI.

Implement and manage compute infrastructures like Cisco UCS and MDS.

Deliver expert-level support for Cisco Routing and Switching infrastructure to ensure stability, performance, and scalability.

Administer Nexus Dashboard and integrate with monitoring / telemetry tools.

Manage VXLAN / EVPN overlays in large-scale data center environments.

Collaborate with clients to understand network requirements and provide tailored solutions.

Maintain high documentation standards and engage in knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team.

Required Skills & Experience :

7+ years of hands-on experience in data center technologies.

Proficiency in Cisco ACI configuration, management, and troubleshooting.

Strong knowledge in data centre networking, virtualization, and SDN.

Expertise in Nexus (models 2K, 5K, 7K, 9K), UCS, VXLAN, DCI, and network security.

Solid grasp of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, with robust network security measures.

Certifications such as CCNP (DC), CCIE (DC) are highly desirable.

Proven track record in customer-facing roles, delivering technical solutions and engaging with clients.

Deep knowledge in virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM.

Good leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.