Network Engineer

Network Engineer | VAR | Irving, TX | $70-$80p/h *Do not enquire if you are a C2C/3rd party* We are looking for a highly skilledCisco ACI Network Engineerto design, implement, and support next-generation data center and enterprise network infrastructure. This role will focus heavily onCisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) , automation, and modern network security practices. You will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and highly automated networking solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ACI fabrics in multi-tenant enterprise environments Implement leaf/spine data center architectures and integrate with traditional networks Manage ACI policies including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, contracts, and application profiles Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/3, routing, and data center networking issues Automate network deployments and operations using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools Integrate ACI with firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability; recommend improvements Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures Participate in on-call rotation and provide Tier 3 escalation support Required Qualifications: 5+ years of enterprise or data center networking experience 2+ years hands-on experience withCisco ACI BGP, OSPF, EIGRP VXLAN, EVPN, spine-leaf architectures Nexus switches (9K/7K/5K) Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code Solid troubleshooting and analytical skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Network Engineer | VAR | Irving, TX | $70-$80p/h