Lead Network Engineer / Network Architect - Cisco ACI, Nexus, Routing & Switching, Infoblox, ISE

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Introduction: We are seeking an experienced Lead Network Engineer / Network Architect with strong expertise in Cisco Routing & Switching, Cisco Wireless, Cisco ACI, Nexus, Infoblox IPAM, and Cisco ISE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise data center network solutions and integrating network infrastructure with external systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and implement enterprise network solutions across data center and remote site environments
• Deploy and manage Cisco ACI environments including configuration of EPGs, L3OUTs, and integration with data center networks
• Manage Cisco Nexus switching infrastructure and Cisco Routing & Switching environments
• Implement and maintain Cisco Wireless networks across enterprise environments
• Manage IP address management using Infoblox IPAM solutions
• Configure and support network access control solutions using Cisco ISE
• Integrate network infrastructure with external systems including VMM integration and service chaining
• Perform network modeling, planning, and capacity analysis for enterprise networks
• Conduct network audits and ensure compliance with security and operational policies
• Optimize network performance through tuning, monitoring, and upgrades
• Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and infrastructure risks
• Provide technical leadership and mentor network operations teams in troubleshooting complex network issues
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve network incidents and infrastructure issues

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Cisco Routing & Switching
• Experience supporting enterprise Cisco Wireless networks
• Strong experience with Cisco ACI architecture including EPGs and L3OUT configuration
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus data center switching platforms
• Experience with Infoblox IPAM solutions
• Experience with Cisco ISE for network access control
• Experience integrating network infrastructure with external systems including VMM integration and service chaining
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in enterprise networking environments

Preferred Skills:

• Experience mentoring network operations teams
• Experience with ITSM processes and enterprise support environments
• Experience performing network audits and infrastructure reviews

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNP Routing & Switching
• CCNP Data Center
• Cisco certifications or equivalent enterprise networking certifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum 10+ years of enterprise networking experience
• Strong experience with Cisco ACI, Nexus, Routing & Switching, and enterprise network architecture