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 advantage.

Education/Experience :

- 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.