Senior Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE):
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide access control
policies.
Manage AAA authentication, endpoint profiling, posture checks, and
device compliance.
Serve as SME for NAC strategies and Zero Trust policy enforcement.
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela):
Architect scalable SD-WAN topologies including TLOCs, overlays,
underlays, and app-based routing.
Lead deployments across branch, cloud, and data center environments.
Troubleshoot complex WAN issues and optimize performance across
multi-path networks.
Data Center Routing, Switching & Design:
Design resilient and scalable architectures leveraging Cisco Nexus
platforms.
Implement BGP, OSPF, and VXLAN EVPN-based overlays for secure and
high-performance interconnects.
Support hybrid cloud connectivity and segmentation strategies for
production workloads.
Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center):
Utilize Catalyst Center for network automation, telemetry,
compliance, and assurance.
Integrate AI/ML insights for proactive health monitoring and incident
prevention.
Lead automation of routine tasks and configuration compliance.
Splunk for Network Monitoring and Analytics:
Develop custom dashboards and alerts to monitor key performance and
security metrics.
Correlate network logs with system telemetry to assist with root
cause analysis.
Collaborate with NOC and InfoSec teams to detect anomalies and reduce
MTTR.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive enterprise network
engineering experience with Cisco technologies.

Certifications:

Required: CCNP or equivalent
Preferred: CCIE, CCDP, or equivalent.
Technical Proficiency:
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center, and Nexus
switching platforms.
Expert knowledge of L2/L3 protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRF, VXLAN).
Experience integrating network monitoring tools and working in hybrid
environments.
Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, Ansible, REST
APIs) is a strong plus.
Security & Compliance:
Experience designing networks with compliance frameworks (e.g.,
NIST, PCI, HIPAA).
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and endpoint segmentation
strategies.