SR. Network Architect/ Architect

Position Overview:

Senior Cisco Network Architect is accountable for the direction, strategy, and implementation of the overall Enterprise (cross domain) Network Infrastructure Architecture.
The Architect will design complex LAN and WAN strategies to meet a broad spectrum of business needs; coordinate the implementation, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN systems including procurement, installation, configuration, and management; provide strategic planning, evaluations, and recommendations to users and management; and create and maintain proper record of network design and solutions.
Required Skills:

7+ years of experience providing network systems design, implementation, and support in an enterprise-class environment with a complex network architecture.
Experience with Network Design in complex environments (legacy and SDA).
Experience with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access).
Experience integrating Legacy/old Hardware into the DNA platform.
Experience encrypting traffic for embedded systems.
Experience configuring policies on a Client server to support role-based network access control.
Experience with port communication between Cisco DNA Center and Client servers.
Experience with fabric in a box solution in SDA.
Experience with Cisco routing and switching.
Experience with Cisco Firewalls.
Experience with Cisco Wireless.
Experience with F5 Load Balancers.
Experience with Infoblox (DNS & DHCP).
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration or related field.
CCDP Design (Specialty)
CCNP Routing & Switching (Specialty)
CCNP Data Center (Specialty)
CCNP Wireless (Specialty)
Responsibilities:

Cisco Data Networking: Lead the design, configuration, and management of Cisco networking data center equipment. Oversee network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization. Lead complex technical design discussions with different teams. Work with advanced routing and complex environment.
Cisco NGFW - Design, Implement and Manage: Design, deploy and manage Cisco NGFW Firewalls for advanced network security. Deploy best practice between Cisco NGFW and (legacy networks, SDA, ACI and Client). Upgrades and patches to Cisco NGFW.
Identity Management and Access Control: Design, deploy and manage Cisco Client for Network Access Control. Upgrades and improvement to Cisco Client. Design and implementation of NAC best practices. AAA and Radius authentication.
Network Infrastructure: Design, maintain, and optimize network components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless network infrastructure. High/Low level design of complex topologies.
Security and Threat Protection: Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity practices and technologies. Deploy security best practices and standards at all the campus network. Proactive patching to network components.

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