Network Architect

POSITION SUMMARY:

Network Architect

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:

Bachelor's or Master's 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.