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