Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled

ACI Migration / ACI Engineer

to join our dynamic infrastructure team at NETS International Group. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)

,

data center networking

, and

network migration projects

. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and migrating enterprise and service provider networks to ACI environments, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security across large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, design, and execute

Cisco ACI fabric deployments

and migration strategies from legacy environments. Configure and manage

APIC controllers

,

spine/leaf switches

, and related ACI components. Map existing network topologies (VLANs, VRFs, subnets) to

ACI constructs

(Tenants, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts). Integrate

ACI with virtual environments

such as VMware vCenter, ESXi, or Hyper-V. Develop detailed

migration plans

, including rollback and validation procedures to minimize downtime. Implement

network automation

and orchestration using

Python, Ansible, or REST APIs

. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in infrastructure, security, and operations to ensure seamless network transformation. Monitor and troubleshoot ACI environments post-migration to ensure stability and compliance. Document configurations, design changes, and standard operating procedures for knowledge sharing.

Required Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with

Cisco ACI architecture

: Tenants, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Application Profiles, Contracts, VRFs. Fabric discovery, policies, and spine-leaf architecture. Deep knowledge of

Layer 2/3 protocols

, routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, VXLAN, and VPCs. Experience with

data center migration

and

integration of brownfield/greenfield environments

. Familiarity with

network automation tools

--

Python, Ansible

, or

ACI REST APIs

. Strong understanding of

network security

,

segmentation

, and

policy enforcement

in ACI. Experience integrating ACI with

virtualization platforms

(VMware, Hyper-V, etc.). Knowledge of

Cisco Nexus switches

(9000 Series preferred). Understanding of

fabric discovery

,

tenant policies

, and

contract-based communication

.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Cisco certifications

(CCNP Data Center, CCIE, or Cisco ACI Specialist) highly desirable. Experience with

large-scale data center migration projects

. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,607.51-$139,266.03 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON (Toronto District): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

what is your monthly current salary? what is your expected monthly salary? what is your notice period?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

ACI Migration / ACI Engineer: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person