Network Engineer with Python Skills - Austin,TX

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications

Skills

Network
Cloud Computing
Switches
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Collaboration
IaaS
Computer Science
Computer Networking
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
VLAN
Routing
MPLS
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco
COBRA
Scripting
Python
RESTful

Job Details

Position - Contract
Location - Austin,TX
Role - Network Engineer with Python Skills
Job Description:

This opportunity is for a CISCO network expert on the Power Hybrid Cloud development team to deliver new features, improvements, and business value to the Power Hybrid Cloud Offerings. The project involves translating existing scripts that configure the ACI into an implementation using RESTCONF directly to the switches. We are looking for people with the deep understanding of the ACI objects and the ability to translate those configurations into switch commands.

This role requires strong technical CISCO networking knowledge as well as problem-solving skills, the ability to collaborate with cross functional and cross geographical teams, and knowledge of cloud "infrastructure as a service" technologies. Programming skills are required and Python experience would be a plus.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.

3+ to 8 years experience designing and implementing CISCO networks

Core Networking Knowledge

Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 concepts (VLANs, IP routing, ARP, etc.)

VRFs, VXLAN, and MPLS concepts

BGP

Cisco ACI-Specific Skills

Understanding of ACI Fabric architecture

o Spine-leaf topology

o APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller)

Concepts like:

o Tenants

o VRFs

Cobra

o Bridge Domains

o EPGs (Endpoint Groups)

o Contracts

Nice to have - Automation & Scripting

Python (especially for interacting with ACI APIs)

RESTCONF/REST API experience

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