Urgent Requirement --Cisco Nexus Engineer-- SanJose, CA-- Having Urgent Interviews

Job Description:

• Cisco Data Center products (Nexus 9000, Nexus 3000, Nexus 7000/5000, Cisco ACI) Mandatory
  1. Cisco ASR 9K (IOS XR)
  2. Cisco ASR 1K (IOS/IOS XE)

• Routing/Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MST, PVST, L2 switching Mandatory
• Broad technical knowledge of the R&S, Data center and its components: Applications, Network, Server and projects surrounding their planning, design, implementation, operation, and optimization.
• Architectural knowledge of virtualization tools and concepts is a bonus, to help architecture refresh discussions.
• Possess a clear understanding of capacity planning in various scenarios. Knowledge of Cisco routing/switching including Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, XR and NX-OS
• Hands on and troubleshooting Nexus, ACI Network
• Experience on Legacy to ACI Migration
• Knowledge on various DC Architecture (DC-DR, Active-Active DC etc.)
• Understanding of ACI Multipod, Multisite, PBR will be an advantage.
• Experience with L4-L7- load balancing, firewalls, etc. will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IP/MPLS
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills: ability to communicate technology strategy and architecture approach to engineers, executives, and Cisco customers.
• VXLAN, ACI - Mandatory
• Certifications: CCIE preferred, CCNP is must.
• Fundamentals of Cisco SD-WAN will be an advantage

Functional Requirements

• Able to design DC networks.
• Able to handle escalations and customer communication.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot Nexus devices, ACI.
• Need to support Plan events, migrations, etc. during PE windows, Support to L2 NOC team for any escalations.
• Communication skills to include conflict management, negotiation, presentation/demonstration, and written communication-cultural sensitivity, goal alignment, learning agility, and virtual/remote training.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments.