ACI Engineer

Job ID: 112016
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina  [Flex]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 02/09/2026
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A mid-level ACI Engineer position responsible for the design, deployment, and management of Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) environments. The role involves configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing network components to ensure a resilient, scalable, and efficient data center network infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, develop technical documentation, and deliver knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco ACI fabric components, including port provisioning, tenant setup, and network policies.
  • Utilize ACI GUI, APIC, and Postman to perform configuration tasks, testing, and system documentation updates.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, such as Visio diagrams, runbooks, MOP templates, and Confluence knowledge bases.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve ACI-related network issues promptly, supporting incidents and change requests for customers.
  • Support proactive network management by implementing best practices in ACI operations and fault reduction.
  • Design and deliver internal training sessions to educate team members on ACI architecture, management, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, including ACI roadmap development and long-term infrastructure initiatives.
  • Collaborate with network architects to recommend and implement automation solutions, capacity planning, and network improvements.
  • Assist in developing technical guides, white papers, and process documentation to facilitate ongoing knowledge sharing.
  • Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance ACI deployment methodologies and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of experience working with Cisco ACI or comparable data center networking technologies.
  • Extensive knowledge of ACI fabric concepts, including tenants, application profiles, EPGs, and contracts.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco APIC, ACI GUI, and automation tools such as Postman.
  • Proven ability to create, review, and maintain detailed technical documentation and network diagrams.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex network issues efficiently.
  • Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, CCIE Data Center, or Cisco ACI Specialist are preferred.
  • Familiarity with automation scripting using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs is a plus.
  • Experience in delivering technical training and knowledge transfer sessions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 – $65.00 Hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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