Natobotics - Cisco DNAC Network Engineer

Cisco DNA Center Network Engineer

Experience : 5-8 Years

Employment Type : Full-time

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Cisco DNA Center Network Engineer to serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cisco DNA Center operations. You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of network devices within DNA Center, leveraging its advanced features for assurance, SDA fabric management, policy enforcement, and automation. This role requires extensive hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and a commitment to mentorship and knowledge transfer within the team.

Key Responsibilities :

- Serve as the primary SME for Cisco DNA Center, leading all aspects of onboarding, provisioning, and management of network devices, including routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points.

- Utilize Assurance features in-depth for proactive network health monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, and effective anomaly detection.

- Demonstrate proficiency in Software-Defined Access (SDA) fabric design, implementation, and operations, specifically managing border nodes, control plane nodes, and edge nodes.

- Oversee the management of network policies, segmentation (Virtual Networks/VN), and critical security integrations such as Cisco ISE.

- Leverage Automation features, templates, and workflows within DNA Center to streamline and enhance network operations efficiency.

- Lead the planning, deployment, and configuration of Cisco DNA Center solutions and all related network infrastructure components.

- Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices specifically tailored for DNA Center management.

- Perform proactive monitoring, regular health checks, and strategic capacity planning for both the DNA Center appliance and the managed network infrastructure.

- Act as an escalation point for complex network issues, utilizing DNA Center's advanced analytics and integrated troubleshooting tools.

- Conduct thorough root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents related to network performance, connectivity, and security.

- Collaborate effectively with Cisco TAC and other vendors for advanced issue resolution and problem escalation.

- Provide expert guidance, training, and comprehensive knowledge transfer to junior network engineers and operations teams.

- Create comprehensive documentation, detailed runbooks, and actionable playbooks related to all aspects of DNA Center operations.

Required Qualifications :

- 5-8 years of hands-on experience as a Network Engineer, with significant expertise in Cisco DNA Center.

- Proven proficiency in Cisco DNA Center for device onboarding, provisioning, and management.

- In-depth experience with DNA Center Assurance features for monitoring and troubleshooting.

- Strong practical knowledge of Software-Defined Access (SDA) fabric concepts and implementation.

- Experience in managing network policies, segmentation (VN), and security integrations, ideally with Cisco ISE.

- Demonstrated ability to leverage DNA Center's automation features, templates, and workflows.

- Experience in planning, deploying, and configuring Cisco DNA Center solutions.

- Ability to develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices.

- Strong skills in proactive monitoring, health checks, and capacity planning.

- Expertise in troubleshooting complex network issues and conducting root cause analysis.

- Experience collaborating with Cisco TAC and other vendors for issue resolution.

- Ability to provide mentorship, training, and knowledge transfer to team members.

- Proficiency in creating technical documentation, runbooks, and playbooks.

Preferred Qualifications :

- CCNP Certification with Cisco Enterprise Design (ENSLD).