Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

The DC LAN SME is responsible for the design, implementation, operations, and optimization of Data Center LAN infrastructure, with strong focus on Cisco ACI-based environments. The role ensures stable, scalable, and high-performance DC network services aligned with enterprise standards and SLAs.

DC LAN SME (Data Center LAN - Subject Matter Expert)

Role Summary

The DC LAN SME is responsible for the design, implementation, operations, and optimization of Data Center LAN infrastructure, with solid focus on Cisco ACI-based environments. The role ensures stable, scalable, and high-performance DC network services aligned with enterprise standards and SLAs.

Key Responsibilities

DC LAN Architecture & Design
- Contribute to HLD and LLD for DC LAN (ACI-based) environments
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and segmentation standards

Build, Implementation & Migration
- Lead deployment of DC LAN (ACI fabric, Nexus switching, routing)
- Execute migrations, expansions, and lifecycle upgrades




- Support commissioning and decommissioning of DC infrastructure

Operations & Troubleshooting (L3 SME)
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for DC LAN incidents (P1/P2)
- Ensure SLA adherence, stability, and performance improvement
- Act as escalation point for complex network issues

Service Engineering & Optimization
- Engineer, document, and enhance DC LAN and WAN services
- Analyze infrastructure and recommend optimization initiatives

Automation & Standardization
- Drive automation using APIs, Ansible, or similar tools
- Standardize configurations and operational procedures

Data Center Hands-on Support
- Support rack and stack, cabling, and physical connectivity
- Participate in maintenance and change windows

Technical Skills Required

Core Networking
- Strong expertise in Routing and Switching (BGP, OSPF)
- Knowledge of protocols such as IPsec, GRE, HSRP/VRRP, NAT, MPLS, QoS

Data Center Technologies
- Cisco ACI architec

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