Cloud & Network Fabric Engineer

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Requirements

• Platforms: Cisco Nexus (5K/7K/9K), Catalyst (9K/3K), ASA/FTD , Wireless controllers (optional).
• Tools: CLI (IOS/NX OS), SSH, SNMPv3, NetFlow/sFlow, Syslog, Wireshark, SolarWinds/LogicMonitor/PRTG.
• Security: ACLs, device hardening, VPNs (IPsec/AnyConnect), identity/AAA (TACACS+/RADIUS).
• OS & Infra: Solid understanding of DNS/DHCP/NTP/IPAM ; basic Linux/Windows networking.
• Documentation: Visio/draw.io ; strong written/runbook skills.

Certifications

• CCNA (required or equivalent experience), CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Data Center (strong plus).
• ITIL Foundation is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Data Center & Fabric: VXLAN/EVPN, ACI concepts (tenants, contracts, EPGs), spine leaf design.
• SD WAN: Cisco Viptela or Meraki SD WAN.
• Firewalls & NAC: Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet; Cisco ISE/802.1X.
• Cloud & Hybrid: Azure/AWS/GCP networking, load balancers (F5, AVI/NSX ALB), Private Link/ExpressRoute.
• Automation & Scripting: Ansible, Python, Git, CI/CD for network changes, Infrastructure as Code basics.
• Telecom: MPLS, DIA, circuits management, carrier coordination.
• SRE Practices: SLO/SLI for network services, synthetic monitoring, telemetry.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers
• Strong documentation and diagramming skills (Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io)