Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities: As the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cisco DNA Center, you will be responsible for various key areas including onboarding, provisioning, and management of network devices such as routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points. Your expertise will be crucial in utilizing Assurance features for network health monitoring, troubleshooting, and anomaly detection. Additionally, proficiency in Software-Defined Access (SDA) fabric design, implementation, and operations, including border, control plane, and edge nodes, will be essential. You will manage network policies, segmentation (Virtual Networks/VN), and security integrations like Cisco ISE, while leveraging Automation features, templates, and workflows for efficient network operations. In terms of implementation and operations, you will take the lead in planning, deploying, and configuring Cisco DNA Center solutions and related network infrastructure components. It will be important to develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for DNA Center management. Proactive monitoring, health checks, and capacity planning for the DNA Center appliance and managed network will also fall under your responsibilities. Regarding troubleshooting and resolution, you will serve as an escalation point for complex network issues, utilizing DNA Center's analytics and troubleshooting tools. Root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents related to network performance, connectivity, and security will be a key aspect of your role. Collaboration with Cisco TAC and other vendors for advanced issue resolution will also be necessary. In the realm of mentorship and knowledge transfer, you will provide expert guidance, training, and knowledge transfer to junior network engineers and operations teams. Creating comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and playbooks related to DNA Center operations will be essential in ensuring knowledge dissemination and operational efficiency. A certification in CCNP with Cisco Enterprise Design (ENSLD) is preferable for this role.,