Axians Portugal Group

Data Center Network Engineer (Cisco ACI & Nexus Dashboard)

In short

This role involves validating and homologating Data Center network architectures, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ACI/APIC environments, and executing test plans with detailed technical documentation. The employer is Axians, a VINCI Energies IT and Digital Transformation brand, hiring for an onsite Resident Engineer position in Lisbon. The job requires strong hands-on Cisco ACI/APIC and Nexus Dashboard experience, VMware ESXi/vCenter knowledge, LAB environment management, fluent Portuguese and good technical English.

About the Role
Join Axians, where innovation thrives on trust and autonomy, and where every challenge is an opportunity to create technology with impact.
Data Center Network Engineer (Cisco ACI & Nexus Dashboard)
Responsibilities
•Participate in the validation and homologation of Data Center network architectures.
•Configure, operate, and troubleshoot Cisco ACI/APIC environments.
•Execute test plans, document results, and maintain detailed technical evidence.
•Prepare test reports and support the analysis of findings and recommendations.
•Collaborate closely with stakeholders in a team-oriented testing environment.
Requirements
We are looking for a Resident Engineer with solid experience in Data Center networking environments, particularly Cisco ACI and Nexus Dashboard technologies. You will join a collaborative testing and validation environment, contributing to the assessment and homologation of network architectures, executing test plans, and ensuring the quality and reliability of Data Center solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
•Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and APIC architectures.
•Practical knowledge of Cisco Nexus Dashboard, particularly Telemetry and Insights (NDI).
•Experience with Compute Virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi and vCenter.
•Ability to build, operate, and manage LAB environments.
•Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
•Proven experience in Data Center networking environments.
•Experience executing test plans and producing technical documentation and reports.
•Knowledge of integrating virtualized infrastructures with Cisco ACI fabrics.
•Fluent Portuguese and good command of technical English.
Conditions
•Stable professional career — working with Axians projects becomes an asset to those who want to offer stability through a secure career.
•Prospects for career advancement — access to training and new certifications that further elevate your skills; 360° evaluation from managers and peers allows you to evolve.
•Work Life Balance — collaborating with Axians allows reconciling work and family requirements.
•Attractive, evolving compensation — performance bonuses in addition to an attractive salary pack (base salary + benefits), health insurance, and an employee assistance program for you and your family (Psychological, Legal, Psychosocial, and Financial support).
Axians is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to Information Technology and Digital Transformation. With an international presence and a people-to-people approach, Axians combines technology, innovation, and proximity to create real impact for organizations and society.

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