Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
We are looking for an experienced Network Architect with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) expertise to design, implement, deploy, troubleshoot and optimize next-generation network infrastructures.
The ideal candidate will lead strategic network transformation projects, ensuring high availability, security, and automation using Cisco SDA, DNA Center, Wireless and ISE technologies.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
In this position, you will be required to :
- Architect, design, and deploy Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) solutions.
- Define network strategies, roadmaps, and high-level architectures aligned with business objectives.
- Led the implementation of Cisco DNA Center for network automation, assurance, and optimisation.
- Integrate Cisco ISE for policy-based security enforcement and network segmentation.
- Ensure compliance with Zero Trust principles and micro-segmentation strategies.
- Oversee network operations, troubleshooting, and optimization of SDA environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and operational guidelines.
- Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to design integrated solutions.
- Evaluate emerging network technologies and recommend best practices for implementation.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior network engineers and architects.
- Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable network solutions.
- Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) and ACI expertise will be an :
- Bachelors or Masters in IT, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture, with a focus on Cisco SDA.
- Expert knowledge of Cisco DNA Center, ISE, Wireless and SD-Access technologies.
- Strong understanding of enterprise networking, automation, and security best practices.
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