Overview
Full Time
Skills
Computer Science
Leadership
SD
ISE
DNA
Nexus
Switches
ASA
Macros
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
EIGRP
MPLS
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Cisco Certifications
Orchestration
Ansible
Terraform
Python
Cisco UCS
Cisco Nexus
Firewall
Network Security
Communication
Presentations
Stakeholder Management
Enterprise Networks
Roadmaps
Management
Network
WAN
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
IT Management
Mentorship
Evaluation
Cisco
Business Continuity Planning
Vendor Management
POC
Documentation
Network Design
IT Governance
Job Details
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Skills:
Key Responsibilities:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, including leadership in architectural roles.
- Expert-level knowledge of Cisco products and technologies (e.g., ACI, SD-WAN, ISE, DNA Center, Catalyst/Nexus switches, ASA/FTD).
- Experience with ACI multi-site & Macro-Segmentation deployments and integrations.
- Strong grasp of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, MPLS), SDN, and cloud networking.
- Experience designing hybrid architectures (on-prem and cloud - AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Relevant Cisco certifications (CCIE DC, R&S Preferred, Cisco Certified Architect - Good to have).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with automation/orchestration tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
- Familiarity with Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) and Cisco Nexus switches.
- Hands-on experience with AlgoSec products & solution such as AppViz Discovery module, Firewall Analyzer, Firewall Policy Manager, Network Security Management
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain enterprise network architecture and roadmap using Cisco technologies.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for all network and infrastructure solutions.
- Design and oversee large-scale network transformation initiatives including data center, WAN, campus, and cloud integrations.
- Collaborate with business units, IT leadership, and operations to align technology with enterprise needs.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects and engineering teams.
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of new Cisco technologies and tools.
- Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and support business continuity.
- Engage in vendor management and participate in product selection and POC processes.
- Develop architectural governance frameworks, best practices, and documentation standards.
- Represent network architecture in IT governance boards and technical committees.
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