Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise routing, switching, and data center network architectures with a primary focus on Cisco and Arista technologies.
- Architect modern data center fabrics including Cisco ACI, Nexus platforms (7K/9K), and Arista CloudVision / Leaf-Spine designs.
- Develop scalable campus architectures (Catalyst 9K, VSS/StackWise Virtual, SDA not required but beneficial).
- Produce high-quality design documentation, HLDs/LLDs, migration plans, and remediation recommendations.
Implementation & Delivery
- Execute end-to-end project delivery including configuration, integration, cutovers, migrations, and post-deployment optimization.
- Lead technical teams during complex changes, including after-hours maintenance windows when required.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting across multi-vendor network stacks (Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, Meraki).
Wireless, Security & Identity (Nice to have)
- Experience with enterprise wireless solutions (Cisco Catalyst/Meraki).
- Firewall and security proficiency a plus (Cisco Secure Firewall/ASA/FTD, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet).
- Strong preference for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)—Policy sets, TACACS/RADIUS, segmentation, posture, and BYOD.
SD-WAN & Cloud Networking (Preferred)
- Exposure to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela), Meraki MX, or Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS/Azure VNETs, VPN/ExpressRoute, virtual firewalls).
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking and network design.
- Expert-level proficiency in routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), switching (Spanning Tree, EVPN/VXLAN preferred), and data center networking.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI and/or Arista leaf-spine architectures strongly preferred.
- Strong background in Catalyst campus switching, wireless, and traditional routing/security stacks.
- Experience producing detailed design documents (HLD, LLD) and executing complex migrations.
- Ability to communicate with clarity and presence; able to present to large customers and lead workshops.
- Must be comfortable acting as both engineer and consultant—driving outcomes, influencing stakeholders, and owning engagements.
Certifications
- CCIE (Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, or Data Center) – Heavily Preferred