Architect II - Cisco ACI

Insight Enterprises, Inc.; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Professional Development

Location flexibility

Job summary

Insight Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Networking Architect - Cisco ACI Specialization to define enterprise ACI strategies and architect next‑generation data center, campus, and hybrid‑cloud networking solutions in a Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, or Gurugram hybrid setting.

You will lead multi‑site ACI transformations, establish architecture standards, drive automation and security innovation, and mentor senior technical teams as you design and implement APIC clusters, tenants, EPGs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12+ years of enterprise network architecture and engineering experience
• 7+ years hands-on Cisco ACI design, implementation, administration
• Experience architecting multi-site ACI fabrics
• Proven track record leading complex network transformations
• Experience designing data center network architectures
• Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and deployment models
• Strong knowledge of VXLAN, overlays, and encapsulation technologies
• Proficiency with API integrations and Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Experience with cloud networking and hybrid cloud architectures

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise ACI architecture strategies and multi-site fabric designs
• Lead ACI implementation architecture covering APIC, tenants, EPGs, contracts
• Architect policy, automation, IaC, API integrations, monitoring and security tooling
• Design data center, campus, cloud, SD-WAN, and container integrations
• Mentor architects and engineers and influence stakeholders
• Drive governance, reviews, and modernization roadmaps

Skills

Cisco ACI

APIC management

VXLAN

Terraform

Ansible

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

IS-IS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

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Gurugram Gurgaon HR, IN

Requisition Number: 106396

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity in Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gurugram area.

Insight at a Glance

14,000+ engaged teammates globally with operations in 25 countries across the globe.

Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year

$9.2 billion in revenue

#14 on Forbes World's Best Employers in IT – 2023

#23 on Forbes Best Employers for Women in IT- 2023

$1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organi s ations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

As a Networking Architect - Cisco ACI Specialization , you will define enterprise Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure strategies and architect next-generation data center, campus, and hybrid-cloud networking solutions . We will count on you to lead complex multi-site ACI transformations, establish architecture standards, drive automation and security innovation, and mentor senior technical teams . Along the way, you will get to:

Develop enterprise ACI architecture strategies, multi-site and multi-pod fabric designs, spine-leaf topologies, migration roadmaps, reference architectures, and modernization recommendations.

Lead ACI implementation architecture covering APIC clusters, tenants, application profiles, endpoint groups, contracts, QoS, Multi-Pod, Multi-Site, overlays, and external connectivity.

Architect policy, automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, API integrations, monitoring, analytics, microsegmentation , zero-trust, compliance, and security-tool integrations.

Design data center , campus, cloud , SD-WAN, and container integrations; lead governance and reviews; mentor architects and engineers; and influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders.

Be AmbITious : This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.

What we’re looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Minimum 12+ years of enterprise network architecture and engineering experience

Minimum 7+ years of hands-on Cisco ACI design, implementation, and administration

Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying large-scale, multi-site ACI fabrics

Proven track record of leading complex network transformation and modernization projects

Experience designing and implementing data center network architectures

Demonstrated expertise in network security architecture and microsegmentation

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing & Switching or Enterprise Infrastructure

Cisco Certified Specialist - Data Center (CCNP Data Center or equivalent)

Cisco Certified Specialist - ACI (CCNA Data Center or CCNP Data Center with ACI focus)

Expert-level knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture, components, and deployment models

Deep understanding of application-centric networking principles and implementation

Advanced knowledge of APIC management, clustering, and high-availability configurations

Proficiency in designing Tenant, ANP, EPG, and Contract policies

Strong expertise in VXLAN, overlay networking, and encapsulation technologies

Advanced knowledge of ACI security policies, microsegmentation, and compliance

Proficiency in ACI REST APIs and programmatic configuration

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) for ACI

Strong understanding of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS)

Knowledge of data center networking architectures and best practices

Experience with network monitoring, analytics, and troubleshooting tools

Understanding of cloud networking and hybrid cloud architectures

What you can expect

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

Freedom to work from another location— even an international destination for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

Medical Insurance

Professional Development: Learning Platform and Certificate Reimbursement

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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