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 ro

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