Role Title: Network Architect Cisco Catalyst SDWAN / Cisco Wireless (DNAC + ISE) Location: Chennai Role Summary We are seeking an experienced

Network Architect

to lead the

enterprise architecture, design standards, and strategic roadmap

for nextgeneration campus and WAN networking. The role will own endtoend architecture across

Cisco Catalyst Switching (LAN) ,

Cisco Catalyst SDWAN 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 SDWAN

or

Cisco Wireless

solutions (either one mandatory; both preferred). Define

enterprisegrade 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

ZeroTrust frameworks Establish routing, segmentation, QoS,



and security standards across LAN/WAN. Transformation Leadership & Design Governance Provide technical leadership during

SDWAN, wireless, and campus network transformations . Review

HLD/LLD

and guide engineering teams through implementation and rollout governance. Act as escalation point for complex design/integration issues; drive RCAbased architectural improvements. Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams for

endtoend network integration . Innovation & Continuous Improvement Evaluate new Cisco technologies and lead modernization initiatives. Drive measurable improvements in

performance, scalability, availability, and operational efficiency .

Required Skills & Experience (Must Have) Solid handson and architecture experience with

Cisco Catalyst SDWAN OR Cisco Wireless

(one mandatory). Proven experience defining

LAN/WAN/WLAN enterprise architectures

using

Cisco Catalyst switching . Strong architecture capability in

Cisco DNAC

(automation/assurance/analytics) Strong design experience with

Cisco ISE , including

802.1X, policy enforcement, guest access , and segmentation (SGT/TrustSec) Strong understanding of: Routing & campus design principles Segmentation models and QoS standards Security architecture alignment (Zero Trust principles) Good to Have (Preferred) Both

Cisco Catalyst SDWAN + Cisco Wireless

architecture experience. SDA / fabric-based campus design exposure with DNAC + ISE integration. Working knowledge of enterprise security integrations and cross-domain architecture governance. ITIL/ITSM process exposure (incident/problem/change Certifications (Preferred / Nice to Have) Cisco certifications such as

CCNP/CCIE

(Enterprise/Wireless/Security) (preferred)

📌 Network Architect (Chennai)
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