Lead ACI Fabric Architect

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 .

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