Architect II - Cisco ACI
Core
Define enterprise Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) strategies and architect next-generation data center, campus, and hybrid-cloud networking solutions.
Role type
Senior Networking Architect (Cisco ACI Specialization)
Builds
Multi-site ACI fabrics, spine-leaf topologies, migration roadmaps, and modernization recommendations for enterprise data centers and hybrid clouds.
Domain
Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Cisco ACI design and implementation, multi-site fabric architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible), network security and microsegmentation, APIC management, VXLAN and overlay networking, Python/Bash scripting, BGP/OSPF protocols
Preferred skills
CCIE Routing & Switching or Enterprise Infrastructure, CCNP Data Center, CCNA Data Center with ACI focus, cloud networking architectures
Technologies
Cisco ACI, APIC, Terraform, Ansible, Python, JavaScript, Bash, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise ACI architecture strategies and multi-pod fabric designs; lead ACI implementation covering APIC clusters, tenants, and contracts; architect policy, automation, and security integrations; design data center, campus, and SD-WAN integrations; mentor architects and engineers. (via careerplan.io/jobs/171843113852-architect-ii-cisco-aci-at-insight)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
