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 skilled Cisco ACI Network Engineer to design, implement, and support next-generation data center and enterprise network infrastructure. This role will focus heavily on Cisco 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 environmentsImplement leaf/spine data center architectures and integrate with traditional networksManage ACI policies including tenants, VRFs, bridge domains, contracts, and application profilesTroubleshoot complex Layer 2/3, routing, and data center networking issuesAutomate network deployments and operations using Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar toolsIntegrate ACI with firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid/multi-cloud environmentsMonitor network performance, capacity, and availability; recommend improvementsCreate and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational proceduresParticipate in on-call rotation and provide Tier 3 escalation supportRequired Qualifications:5+ years of enterprise or data center networking experience2+ years hands-on experience with Cisco ACIBGP, OSPF, EIGRPVXLAN, EVPN, spine-leaf architecturesNexus switches (9K/7K/5K)Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as CodeSolid troubleshooting and analytical skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesNetwork Engineer | VAR | Irving, TX | $70-$80p/h