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:

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