1. Role Overview
Senior Cisco Network Engineer
The ideal candidate must possess strong technical expertise and proven ownership of complex network environments, with the ability to contribute at full capacity from day one, without an extended ramp-up period.
2. Key Responsibilities
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Data Center Networking:
Design, build, operate, and maintain data center networks using Cisco Nexus 9000 platforms and spine-leaf architecture based on VXLAN/EVPN.
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Fabric Management:
Manage and operate data center fabrics using Cisco Nexus Dashboard.
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Routing and Switching:
Own routing and switching across enterprise and data center environments, from network design and implementation through complex troubleshooting and resolution.
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Incident Management:
Lead advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex network incidents beyond monitoring or NOC-level support.
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Campus Networking:
Support campus network infrastructure, including wireless LAN controllers (WLCs), wireless access points, and 802.1X authentication.
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Network Automation:
Develop, implement, and maintain network automation solutions using Ansible and/or Python.
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Secure Connectivity:
Support secure network connectivity and related configurations involving TLS and IPsec.
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Documentation and Communication:
Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate network designs, issues, solutions, and technical decisions effectively to engineering teams and business stakeholders.
3. Required Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate the following:
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Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 switches, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, and spine-leaf architecture using VXLAN/EVPN.
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Strong expertise in routing and switching across enterprise and data center environments.
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Proven experience in network design, implementation, advanced troubleshooting, or end-to-end technical ownership.
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Experience beyond monitoring and routine NOC operations, with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
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Ability to function as a subject matter expert and contribute independently from day one, with minimal or no ramp-up time.
4. Preferred Qualifications
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10+ years of networking experience, including hands-on Cisco technologies across enterprise and data center environments.
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Practical experience with campus networking, wireless LAN controllers, access points, and 802.1X authentication.
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Experience developing network automation solutions using Ansible and/or Python.
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Solid understanding of TLS and IPsec and their application in secure network connectivity.
5. Candidate Submission Requirements
For every candidate submitted, please provide the following information:
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Cisco Platforms and Technologies:
Details of Cisco platforms, technologies, architectures, and the scale and complexity of environments managed.
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Total Cisco Experience:
Total years of Cisco-focused networking experience, highlighting relevant enterprise and data center exposure.
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Technical Self-Rating:
A self-assessment out of 5, accompanied by a brief justification based on hands-on experience.
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Day-One Readiness:
Explicit confirmation that the candidate can independently perform the required responsibilities from day one, without an extended ramp-up period.
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Communication Skills:
Brief notes on communication clarity, documentation skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts and decisions.
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Must-Have Technical Summary:
A concise, point-by-point summary demonstrating how the candidate meets each mandatory requirement, supported by specific examples of hands-on experience.
6. Candidate Evaluation Priorities
Candidates will be evaluated primarily on:
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Hands-on expertise in Cisco Nexus 9000, Nexus Dashboard, and VXLAN/EVPN spine-leaf fabrics.
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Strong routing and switching fundamentals and advanced troubleshooting capabilities.
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Demonstrated ownership of network design, implementation, and complex issue resolution.
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Ability to operate independently as a senior-level subject matter expert from day one.
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