Job Title: Cisco ACI Network Architect – L4
Client: NSE
Payroll: TECEZE
Location: Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Joiner Requirement: Immediate
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Network Architect (L4) with 16+ years of experience in Data Center and Network Architecture , specializing in Cisco ACI fabric design, L2/L3 fabric modernization , and large-scale data center transformation .
The ideal candidate will architect ultra-low latency network solutions tailored for regulated financial environments , driving innovation, resilience, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end ACI architecture , fabric design, migration, and multi-site deployments.
- Define ACI policy models , multi-tenancy, segmentation, and integrate with security and load-balancing ecosystems .
- Govern ACI lifecycle management , SDN roadmap, micro-segmentation strategy, and automation frameworks (Python / API / Ansible ).
- Act as the final escalation point for critical network incidents in high-frequency trading environments.
- Ensure fabric resilience , disaster recovery design , zero-downtime change governance , and regulatory audit compliance .
- Collaborate with CIO, Cybersecurity, and Platform Heads to align network strategies with business continuity goals.
- Lead capacity planning , performance tuning , latency optimization , and proactive fault analytics using NAE/APIC insights.
- Engage with OEMs and stakeholders for technology refresh, RFP evaluations, and strategic network modernization initiatives.
- Mentor L2/L3 operations teams , providing architectural direction and technical governance.
Technical & Leadership Requirements
- 16+ years of experience in Data Center & Network Architecture , with proven Cisco ACI fabric leadership .
- Expertise in VXLAN EVPN , APIC policy abstraction models , and multi-site architecture .
- Experience in BFSI or stock exchange-grade networks with ultra-low latency and strict SLA environments .
- Strong exposure to automation , API-driven operations , ITIL processes , and fabric security segmentation .
- Demonstrated leadership in engineering governance , RCA approvals , and design sign-offs .
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for executive-level collaboration.
Preferred Certifications
- CCIE Data Center / Cisco ACI Expert-Level Certification / DCACI
- ITIL Expert or TOGAF / Architecture Governance Certifications (Preferred)