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(Apply Now) Cisco ACI Network Architect L4

TECEZEMumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 days ago
Job description

Job Title : Cisco ACI Network Architect L4 :

Seeking a 16+ years experienced Network Architect with deep expertise in Cisco ACI fabric design, large-scale DC transformation, and L2 / L3 fabric modernization for ultra-low latency, regulated financial environments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead end-to-end ACI architecture, fabric design, migration strategies, and multi-site deployments.
  • Define ACI policy models, multi-tenancy, segmentation, and integration with security & load balancer ecosystems.
  • Govern ACI lifecycle management, SDN roadmap, micro-segmentation strategy & automation frameworks (Python / API / Ansible).
  • Mentor L2 / L3 ops teams, act as final escalation point for critical trading network incidents.
  • Ensure fabric resilience, DR design, zero-downtime change governance, and regulatory audit compliance.
  • Collaborate with CIO, cybersecurity, and platform heads to align network strategy with business continuity.
  • Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, latency optimization, and proactive fault analytics using NAE / APIC insights.
  • Engage with OEMs & stakeholders for tech refresh, RFP evaluations, and strategic network modernization.

Technical & Leadership Requirements :

  • 16+ years in Data Center & Network Architecture with strong Cisco ACI fabric leadership.
  • Expertise in VXLAN EVPN fabric design, APIC policy abstraction models, multi-site architecture.
  • Proven experience in BFSI or stock exchange-grade networks with strict compliance and SLA models.
  • Strong exposure to automation, API-driven operations, ITIL governance, and fabric security segmentation.
  • Stakeholder-facing role with leadership in engineering governance, RCA approvals, and design signoffs.

    • Preferred Certifications :

  • CCIE DC / Cisco ACI Expert-level Certification / DCACI
  • ITIL Expert / TOGAF or Architecture Governance Certifications a plus
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