Network Engineer

Role Overview

This position requires proficiency in Cisco technologies including routing, switching, and software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). The engineer will be accountable for designing, implementing, and optimizing network infrastructure within campus and data center environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive high and low-level designs for routing and switching in diverse settings such as campuses and data centers.
• Architect, deploy, and fine-tune Cisco wireless solutions like Catalyst, Aruba, or Meraki, emphasizing controller-based systems.
• Design and implement Cisco SD-WAN Viptela solutions, managing templates, policies, and migration strategies.
• Manage configuration changes, network migrations, and new setups while adhering to change management protocols.
• Create standardized configuration templates, design patterns, and documentation to encourage consistency across multiple locations.
• Work in partnership with architecture, security, and operations teams ensuring that the network design meets standards for security, reliability, and performance.
• Plan and deploy enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks, focusing on capacity for high-density usage.
• Utilize Cisco DNA Center tools for template design, automation, network assurance, and compliance in both wired and wireless environments.
• Build and sustain network automation scripts or playbooks using Python or Ansible to improve deployment and standardization activities.
• Offer expert technical inputs to project planning, estimation, and risk analysis phases.
• Facilitate design handover processes, including comprehensive documentation and knowledge sharing with operation and support teams.