Senior Enterprise Consultant

Job Title: Network Engineer (SDN/SDA/SD-WAN)

Location: [Location Name or "Remote"]
Department: [Department Name]
Reports To: [Manager/Team Leader Name]
Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:
[Company Name] is a leading provider of innovative network solutions, offering cutting-edge technologies to enhance connectivity and streamline enterprise infrastructure. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer with expertise in Software-Defined Access (SDA), SD-WAN, ISE, and DNA Center to join our dynamic team.

Role Overview:
As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and managing advanced networking solutions utilizing SDA, SD-WAN, and related technologies. You will work on high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), technical documentation, and handover documentation to ensure a smooth knowledge transfer (KT) to the operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• SDA (Software Defined Access): Implement and manage SDA solutions for large-scale network environments, ensuring optimized and secure access control and segmentation.
• SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network): Design, implement, and support SD-WAN deployments, ensuring high-performance connectivity across branch offices and remote sites.
• ISE (Identity Services Engine): Configure and manage Cisco ISE for policy-based access control and secure authentication across network devices.
• DNA Center: Work with Cisco DNA Center for network automation, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Wireless Solutions: Implement, optimize, and support wireless network infrastructures, ensuring reliable and secure wireless connectivity.
• Technical Documentation: Create and maintain high-level design (HLD), low-level design (LLD), and handover documents for smooth transitions to the operations team.
• Knowledge Transfer (KT): Conduct KT sessions and provide documentation for internal teams, ensuring a seamless knowledge handover for network maintenance and support.

Required Technical Skills:

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Experience with SDN architectures, particularly in the context of SDA and SD-WAN.
• ISE & DNA Center: Hands-on experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA Center.
• Networking Protocols: Strong understanding of networking protocols, including IP, TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and network security.
• Wireless Technologies: Proficiency in Wi-Fi design, implementation, and troubleshooting (802.11ac/ax, etc.).
• Technical Documentation: Ability to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation (HLD, LLD, handover docs).

Communication Skills:

• Proficient in English and Hindi, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, knowledge transfer, and team collaboration.
• Ability to lead meetings, provide updates, and facilitate discussions with both internal teams and clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP/CCIE certifications or similar industry certifications in networking technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based networking solutions (AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of automation tools like Ansible or Python scripting for network management.