Network- Cisco IOS/NXOS, ACI

Own and lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and transformation of data center networks using Cisco ACI, driving standardization, automation, and alignment with enterprise and business outcomes.

• Key Responsibilities
• Define ACI-based data center architecture strategy aligned to enterprise roadmap
• Lead greenfield / brownfield DC transformation initiatives (VXLAN EVPN → ACI)
• Establish design principles, standards, and reusable architecture patterns
• Drive adoption of policy-driven networking and intent-based networking models
• Own and approve:
• HLD / LLD for ACI deployments
  • Multi-site / multi-pod architectures
  • Integration with hybrid/cloud environments
• Conduct architecture reviews, design authority governance, and approvals
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards
• Lead end-to-end delivery from requirement gathering → design → implementation → migration → hypercare
• Drive adherence to SLAs, timelines, and quality outcomes
• Architect and oversee:
• ACI Fabric (Leaf-Spine, APIC clusters)
  • Tenant/VRF/BD/EPG design and segmentation strategy
  • L3Out, external connectivity, and DC interconnects

Integrate ACI with:

• Firewalls, load balancers, and security ecosystems
  • VMware / Kubernetes platforms
  • Legacy DC environments
• Define and drive automation strategy using APIs, Ansible, Terraform
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for ACI provisioning
• Lead innovation initiatives (self-service networking, CI/CD integration)
• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization

Education: Bachelor Of Comp. Applications,Bachelor Of Science,Bachelor of Engineering,Bachelor Of Technology

Preferred skills: Technology->Network->CISCO technologies