CTS CISCO ACI SME ( pan india )

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

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