Technical Architect

Job description

Overall Objectives of Job: (If multiple sections, accord weightage to each section)

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Network Engineer to join our team and take charge of managing our Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) based LAN infrastructure and Wi-Fi networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cisco networking technologies, with specific expertise in SDA deployment, configuration, and management, as well as extensive knowledge of wireless LAN technologies.

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PART 3

Duties and Responsibilities

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·  Design, implement, and manage Cisco SDA fabric for our wired/wireless LAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity, policy enforcement, and network segmentation.
·  Configure and optimize Virtual Networks (VN) within the SDA fabric to support diverse user groups, applications, and services.
·  Integrate Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) with SDA for centralized policy enforcement, authentication, and authorization across the network.

 

 

 

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·  Utilize Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for policy-based automation, provisioning, and management of the SDA fabric, ensuring consistent network policies and configurations.
·  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate wireless LAN infrastructure with Cisco SDA, enabling unified policy enforcement and seamless roaming across wired and wireless domains.

 

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·  Troubleshoot complex SDA and Wi-Fi/LAN issues, including fabric connectivity problems, RF interference, roaming issues, and authentication/association failures.

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·  Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in SDA, LAN and Wi-Fi networking, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our network infrastructure.

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PART 4

Qualification, Experience, Technical and Functional Skills

·  Candidate with below experience

       SDA (Software Defined Access) : 3-4+ Years

       DNAC (Cisco DNA Centre): 3-4+ Years

·  Candidate with 10-12+ years of Networking experience.
·  Bachelor in Engineering/MCA/M.sc/ M.S./ MBA in Systems, IT or Insurance or Finance.
·  CCNP/Cisco Wireless certifications is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

·  Excellent verbal & non verbal communication skills
·  Should be a team player.
·  Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
·  Leadership skills

 

PART 5

Key Competencies

·  Cisco Networking:
·  Proficiency in Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and wireless.
·  Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access):
·  Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing Cisco SDA-based LAN infrastructure.
·  Expertise in configuring and optimizing Virtual Networks (VN) within the SDA fabric.
·  Integration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) with SDA for centralized policy enforcement.
·  Cisco DNA Center (DNAC):
·  Hands-on experience with DNAC for policy-based automation, provisioning, and management of the SDA fabric.
·  Utilization of DNAC for unified policy enforcement and seamless integration with wireless LAN infrastructure.
·  Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi):
·  Design and implementation of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks using Cisco wireless solutions.
·  Wireless site survey, RF analysis, and WLAN deployment optimization for coverage, capacity, and performance.
·  Implementation of wireless security measures and integration with SDA for unified policy enforcement.
·  Routing and Switching:
·  Strong understanding and hands-on experience in routing and switching technologies.
·  Design, configuration, and optimization of LAN and WAN networks, including VLANs, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, ISIS and LISP
·  Network Automation and Scripting:
·  Proficiency in using automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python) for network automation and provisioning tasks.
·  Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:
·  Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, including SDA fabric connectivity problems, Wi-Fi interference, and routing/switching issues.
·  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis effectively.

 

58942 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

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