Job Description

We have an exciting Data Center Engineer Cisco ACI/Nexus opportunity with a strong contract-to-hire/FTE conversion opportunity. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience supporting Cisco ACI, Nexus, and data center networking environments , along with expertise in network troubleshooting, automation, and infrastructure connectivity.

Location : Malvern, PA Charlotte, NC Plano, TX

Work Model : Hybrid Must be able to work onsite at least part of the week at one of the above locations.

Contract & Conversion : Contract Rate: $70/hour on W2 without benefits FTE Conversion: Strong intent to convert to full-time Sponsorship: Not available Candidates must be local to, or willing to relocate/commute to, at least ONE of the listed locations. This is not a 100% remote position .

Work Authorization : The client cannot provide sponsorship. Candidates must be able to convert to FTE without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Center Engineering / Network Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI
• Strong experience with Cisco Nexus switches
• Solid understanding of Data Center Networking
• Experience with VXLAN, routing, switching, multicast, and high availability
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI fabric architecture, tenants, VRFs, EPGs, contracts, and policies
• Experience troubleshooting Nexus and ACI environments
• Strong knowledge of packet capture, packet brokers, SPAN, and ERSPAN
• Experience with network troubleshooting and protocol analysis
• Knowledge of VPN, remote connectivity, and hybrid connectivity
• Experience with network automation using Python, scripting, APIs, or similar technologies
• Experience with network telemetry, monitoring, observability, and performance management

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and support data center network infrastructure using Cisco ACI and Nexus technologies.
• Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ACI fabrics , including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, EPGs, contracts, and fabric policies.
• Configure and manage Cisco Nexus switches in production data center environments.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3, VXLAN, routing, switching, multicast, and connectivity issues .
• Perform packet-level troubleshooting using SPAN, ERSPAN, packet capture, and packet broker technologies .
• Support data center connectivity across on-premises, cloud, VPN, and hybrid environments .
• Monitor network health, capacity, availability, and performance using appropriate telemetry and observability tools.
• Develop and maintain network automation scripts and API-based solutions using Python and other scripting technologies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, application, and engineering teams to resolve network issues and support data center initiatives.
• Participate in network upgrades, migrations, deployments, and infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain network documentation, configurations, diagrams, and operational procedures.

For applications and inquiries, contact:hirings@openkyber.com

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