Job Description: Network Architect (Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN / Cisco Wireless)
Role Title
Network Architect – Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN / Cisco Wireless (DNAC + ISE)
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced

Network Architect

to lead the

enterprise architecture, design standards, and strategic roadmap

for next‑generation campus and WAN networking. The role will own end‑to‑end architecture across

Cisco Catalyst Switching (LAN) ,

Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN or Cisco Wireless (one mandatory; both preferred) , and drive

automation/assurance through Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)

alongside

identity and segmentation architectures using Cisco ISE / TrustSec .

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
Lead the

architecture, design, and strategic roadmap

for

Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN

or

Cisco Wireless

solutions (either one mandatory; both preferred).
Define

enterprise‑grade LAN, WAN, and WLAN architectures

using

Cisco Catalyst switching platforms .
Design scalable, resilient network solutions aligned with

business, reliability, and security requirements .




Establish architecture guardrails to ensure compliance with

enterprise, regulatory, and security standards .
Cisco DNAC (Automation, Assurance, Analytics)
Architect and integrate

Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)

for:
Network automation and configuration standardization
Assurance/health monitoring and analytics
Compliance and lifecycle management (images, upgrades, patches)
Define operational and architectural standards for leveraging DNAC insights for proactive risk remediation.
Cisco ISE & Zero Trust Segmentation
Design

Cisco ISE–based identity, access control, and segmentation architectures .
Define policies and architecture standards for:
802.1X ,

SGT ,

TrustSec ,

Guest access , and

Zero‑Trust frameworks
Establish routing, segmentation, QoS, and security standards across LAN/WAN.
Transformation Leadership & Design Governance
Provide technical leadership during

SD‑WAN, wireless, and campus network transformations .
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