Job Description
Role Title: Network Architect Cisco Catalyst SDWAN / Cisco Wireless (DNAC + ISE)
nLocation: Chennai
nRole Summary
nWe 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.
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nKey Responsibilities
nArchitecture & Strategy
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Lead the architecture, design, and strategic roadmap for Cisco Catalyst SDWAN or Cisco Wireless solutions (either one mandatory; both preferred).n
Define enterprisegrade LAN, WAN, and WLAN architectures using Cisco Catalyst switching platforms.n
Design scalable, resilient network solutions aligned with business, reliability, and security requirements.n
Establish architecture guardrails to ensure compliance with enterprise,



regulatory, and security standards.n

nCisco DNAC (Automation, Assurance, Analytics)
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Architect and integrate Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for:n
Network automation and configuration standardizationn
Assurance/health monitoring and analyticsn
Compliance and lifecycle management (images, upgrades, patches)n
Define operational and architectural standards for leveraging DNAC insights for proactive risk remediation.n

nCisco ISE & Zero Trust Segmentation
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Design Cisco ISE–based identity, access control, and segmentation architectures.n
Define policies and architecture standards for:n
802.1X, SGT, TrustSec, Guest access, and ZeroTrust frameworksn
Establish routing, segmentation, QoS, and security standards across LAN/WAN.n

nTransformation Leadership & Design Governance
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Provide technical leadership during SDWAN, wireless, and campus network transfo

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