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Technical Architect

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Pharmacovigilance Python Performance Testing Analytical Chemistry Wireless Troubleshooting

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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

List in order of importance and state approximate weightage accorded to each.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.