Cisco ACI Network Architect L4

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