Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) • Design, deploy, configure, and manage Cisco ACI-based data center networks. • Implement and maintain ACI fabric components including APIC controllers, leaf/spine switches. • Configure ACI constructs such as: o Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains (BDs) o Application Profiles and Endpoint Groups (EPGs) o Contracts and policies • Integrate ACI with: o Physical servers and virtualization platforms (VMware) o L4–L7 services (firewalls, load balancers) • Monitor ACI fabric health, performance, and faults using APIC tools. • Perform troubleshooting for fabric, policy, endpoint connectivity, and segmentation issues. • Support ACI upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management. Network Automation • Develop and implement network automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and operations. • Automate configuration, deployment, and validation using tools such as: o Python o Ansible / Terraform o REST APIs, NETCONF/RESTCONF • Create reusable automation scripts for: o Device configuration o Compliance checks o Backup and restore operations • Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines where applicable. • Reduce manual intervention by implementing zero-touch provisioning and automated workflows. Data Center Networking • Support data center networking concepts including: o VXLAN, EVPN o Overlay and underlay design o Spine-leaf architecture • Ensure high availability, scalability, and segmentation in the DC network. • Work on hybrid environments integrating traditional and SDN-based networks. Operations & Support • Provide L2/L3 support for ACI and automated network environments. • Perform root cause analysis and resolution for critical incidents. • Maintain documentation: o Network designs o Automation scripts o SOPs and runbooks • Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams. • Participate in change management and implementation planning. Security & Compliance • Implement segmentation and policy-driven security using ACI contracts. • Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and audit requirements. • Support integration with firewall and security solutions.
