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