Network Architect - Cisco ACI Data Center

Network- Cisco IOS/NXOS, ACI

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: o HLD / LLD for ACI deployments o Multi-site / multi-pod architectures o 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: o ACI Fabric (Leaf-Spine, APIC clusters) o Tenant/VRF/BD/EPG design and segmentation strategy o L3Out, external connectivity, and DC interconnects • Integrate ACI with: o Firewalls, load balancers, and security ecosystems o VMware / Kubernetes platforms o 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