Network- Cisco IOS/NXOS, ACI

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

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.