Job DescriptionJob Description: Network Architect (Cisco Catalyst SD‐WAN / Cisco Wireless)
nRole Title
nNetwork Architect – Cisco Catalyst SD‐WAN / Cisco Wireless (DNAC + ISE)
nRole Summary
nWe 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.
nKey Responsibilities
nArchitecture & Strategy
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- Lead the architecture, design, and strategic roadmap for Cisco Catalyst SD‐WAN or Cisco Wireless solutions (either one mandatory; both preferred).n
- Define enterprise‐grade 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 Zero‐Trust frameworksn
- Establish routing, segmentation, QoS, and security standards across LAN/WAN.n

nTransformation Leadership & Design Governance
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- Provide technic

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