Job Description

Work Location – pls mention city and preferably office address as well

Hyd or Bengaluru:

Rates including mark up
180K/M

Workplace Type: (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite)? If Hybrid, how many days onsite & offsite?

offshore

• Years of exp needed
• 10+ years in data center networking with at least 3+ years in Cisco NDFC.

Experince - 10 years - 13 years.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong knowledge of VXLAN EVPN,BGP,OSPF, and fabric protocols.

Thanks,

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Job Title: Cisco NDFC Specialist (Network Automation & Fabric Management)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cisco NDFC (Network Data Fabric Controller) Specialist with deep hands-on experience in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller for managing, automating, and optimizing large-scale data centre fabrics. The ideal candidate will have expertise in VXLAN EVPN fabrics,automation workflows, and policy-driven network operations, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities

• Fabric Design & Deployment:

• Architect and deploy VXLAN EVPN fabrics using Cisco NDFC.

• Configure and manage spine-leaf topologies, overlays, and underlays.

• Automation & Orchestration:

• Develop and implement automation workflows using NDFC APIs and templates.

• Integrate NDFC with external orchestration tools (Ansible, Python scripts).

• Policy & Security Management:

• Configure network segmentation, security policies, and compliance checks.

• Implement role-based access control and secure multi-tenancy.

• Lifecycle Management:

• Perform upgrades, patches, and version management for NDFC and Nexus switches.

• Monitor fabric health, capacity planning, and proactive remediation.

• Troubleshooting & Operations:

• Resolve complex fabric issues in real-time scenarios.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.

• Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain detailed architecture diagrams, SOPs, and operational runbooks.

• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and compliance frameworks.

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Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in data center networking with at least3+ years in Cisco NDFC.

• Strong knowledge of VXLAN EVPN,BGP,OSPF, and fabric protocols.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches and ACI/NDFC integration.

• Proficiency in automation tools (Python, Ansible) and NDFC REST APIs.

• Familiarity with network security principles, segmentation, and compliance.

Preferred Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Data Center).

• Cisco Certified Specialist – Data Center Core or Automation.

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Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and lead complex projects.