Role & Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end lifecycle of network infrastructure including code upgrades, firmware patching, and hardware replacements for Cisco ACI, Nexus, and related DC devices.

- Perform ACI fabric upgrades in multi-pod and multi-site environments; validate fabric policies, tenant configurations, and ensure seamless post-upgrade operations.

- Plan and execute hardware replacement activities, including pre-upgrade checks, backups, compatibility validation, testing, and rollback procedures.

- Handle code upgrades and replacements for routers and switches running BGP, OSPF, MPLS VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, VPWS, and other L2/L3 protocols.

- Configure and manage Cisco Nexus switches (9K/7K/5K/2K) including VXLAN EVPN, vPC, FEX, and spine-leaf topologies.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to configuration compatibility, protocol mismatches, and post-upgrade stability.

- Monitor network performance, availability, and redundancy using network monitoring and diagnostic tools.

- Maintain change management documentation, compliance reports, and lifecycle management strategies.





- Ensure security compliance and policy enforcement across the ACI fabric.

- Collaborate with internal teams for network optimization and automation using tools such as Ansible or Python.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- 913 years of hands-on experience in Data Center Networking and Cisco ACI environments.

- Strong knowledge of Cisco Nexus (9K/7K/5K), VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS.

- Proven experience in ACI multi-pod and multi-site deployments, APIC configuration, and ACI upgrades.

- Familiarity with SD-WAN (Viptela), network automation (Ansible/Python), and cloud networking (AWS/Azure) is an added advantage.

- Experience working in large-scale enterprise networks with strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

- Excellent understanding of network security, redundancy, and high-availability concepts.

- Valuable communication skills with the ability to manage cross-functional technical teams.

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