Data Center Architect

As a Data Center Architect, your role involves architecting and designing Cisco ACI-based data center network solutions to ensure scalability and automation. You will also be responsible for implementing and optimizing Cisco SDA for campus networking with DNA Center and ISE. Your key responsibilities include defining high-level network strategies aligned with business objectives, leading data center network transformations for high availability and security, and deploying Cisco Nexus switches, UCS, and Hyper converged infrastructure in data center environments. Additionally, you will integrate and manage Cisco DNA Center for automation, policy enforcement, and assurance, implement Zero Trust principles and micro-segmentation strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, evaluate emerging network technologies, and provide expert-level support to operational teams. Qualifications required for this role include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or a related field, along with 10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture. You should have expertise in Cisco ACI, SDA, and Data Center technologies, deep knowledge of Cisco ACI, APIC controllers, and multi-site fabric architectures. Moreover, you should possess strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to develop technical documentation, and experience in mentoring junior engineers and network teams.,