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Key Responsibilities: Lead or support migrations from traditional L2/L3 data center networks to Cisco ACI using an application-centric approach. Perform application dependency mapping and define ACI constructs such as tenants, application profiles, EPGs, and contracts. Translate existing firewall rules, VLANs, and routing policies into ACI policy models. Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot ACI components including APIC, Nexus 9000 series switches, leaf/spine fabrics, and fabric access policies. Collaborate with application teams to ensure accurate mapping of workloads and security policies. Integrate ACI with virtualization environments (e.g., VMware vCenter, ESXi). Monitor and troubleshoot ACI fabric issues, using tools like APIC GUI/CLI, SNMP, and Syslog. Conduct detailed cutover planning, testing, and rollback strategies for ACI migrations. Integrate ACI with virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V), firewalls, and load balancers. Document technical designs, migration plans, and operational procedures. Train operations staff and provide post-migration support to ensure environment stability. , Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking and 4+ years with Cisco ACI deployments. Strong understanding of data center networking, including VXLAN, routing protocols BGP, OSPF, multicast, and Layer 2/3 technologies. Experience with Cisco Nexus switches (especially Nexus 9000 series), APIC CLI/GUI, and troubleshooting ACI fabric issues. Strong understanding of ACI policy-driven networking, including bridge domains, contracts, L3Outs, and service graphs. Understanding of hybrid cloud networking and micro-segmentation concepts. Experience in ACI Migrations from Network-centric to application-centric migration in Cisco ACI. Demonstrated experience in application-centric ACI migrations, including dependency mapping and policy translation. Experience in analyzing existing network-centric environments, mapping applications to ACI constructs (tenants, EPGs, contracts), and executing migrations with minimal disruption. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Preferred Skills: Hands-on experience with ACI Multi-Pod or Multi-Site environments. Knowledge of network automation (Python, Ansible) and ACI REST APIs. Experience with tools like Cisco NDP, MSO, or third-party app mapping solutions (e.g., Tetration, Algosec). Cisco certifications such as CCNP Data Center, Cisco ACI Field Engineer Specialist, or DevNet Professional. Show more Show less
