CTS CISCO ACI SME

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.