Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and manage Cisco DNA Center templates to support network automation and standardized deployments
- Design and implement network segmentation strategies to improve security and performance
- Lead network hardware modernization initiatives to ensure infrastructure alignment with current technologies
- Plan and execute routing and switching refresh initiatives
- Deploy and support Software Defined Wide Area Network solutions using Cisco and VeloCloud technologies
- Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls to protect network infrastructure
- Administer Infoblox solutions for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide root cause analysis
- Collaborate with cross functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP or CCNA or equivalent experience
- Strong expertise with Cisco networking technologies including routes, switching, SD WAN, and network security
- Hands on experience with Cisco DNA Center for automation and template management
- Proficiency configuring and supporting Palo Alto firewalls
- Experience using Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management
- Proven experience designing and implementing network segmentation strategies
- Demonstrated success modernizing network hardware and infrastructure
- Experience planning and executing routes and switch refresh projects
- In depth knowledge of SD WAN solutions including Cisco and VeloCloud
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Supporting geographically disperse areas working with telecom and local operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages such as Python
- Knowledge of network security best practices and implementation methodologies
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools
Tools and Technologies
- Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco routing and switching platforms
- Cisco SD WAN
- VeloCloud SD WAN
- Palo Alto firewalls
- Infoblox DNS DHCP and IP address management