Overall Objectives of Job: (If multiple sections, accord weightage to each section)
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Network Engineer to join our team and take charge of managing our Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) based LAN infrastructure and Wi-Fi networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cisco networking technologies, with specific expertise in SDA deployment, configuration, and management, as well as extensive knowledge of wireless LAN technologies.
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100%
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PART 3
Duties and Responsibilities
List in order of importance and state approximate weightage accorded to each.
- Design, implement, and manage Cisco SDA fabric for our wired/wireless LAN infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity, policy enforcement, and network segmentation.
- Configure and optimize Virtual Networks (VN) within the SDA fabric to support diverse user groups, applications, and services.
- Integrate Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) with SDA for centralized policy enforcement, authentication, and authorization across the network.
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30
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- Utilize Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for policy-based automation, provisioning, and management of the SDA fabric, ensuring consistent network policies and configurations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate wireless LAN infrastructure with Cisco SDA, enabling unified policy enforcement and seamless roaming across wired and wireless domains.
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30
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- Troubleshoot complex SDA and Wi-Fi/LAN issues, including fabric connectivity problems, RF interference, roaming issues, and authentication/association failures.
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20
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- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in SDA, LAN and Wi-Fi networking, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our network infrastructure.
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20
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PART 4
Qualification, Experience, Technical and Functional Skills
- Candidate with below experience
SDA (Software Defined Access) : 3-4+ Years
DNAC (Cisco DNA Centre): 3-4+ Years
- Candidate with 10-12+ years of Networking experience.
- Bachelor in Engineering/MCA/M.sc/ M.S./ MBA in Systems, IT or Insurance or Finance.
- CCNP/Cisco Wireless certifications is an added advantage.
Soft Skills
- Excellent verbal & non verbal communication skills
- Should be a team player.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership skills
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PART 5
Key Competencies
- Cisco Networking:
- Proficiency in Cisco networking technologies, including routing, switching, and wireless.
- Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access):
- Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing Cisco SDA-based LAN infrastructure.
- Expertise in configuring and optimizing Virtual Networks (VN) within the SDA fabric.
- Integration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) with SDA for centralized policy enforcement.
- Cisco DNA Center (DNAC):
- Hands-on experience with DNAC for policy-based automation, provisioning, and management of the SDA fabric.
- Utilization of DNAC for unified policy enforcement and seamless integration with wireless LAN infrastructure.
- Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi):
- Design and implementation of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi networks using Cisco wireless solutions.
- Wireless site survey, RF analysis, and WLAN deployment optimization for coverage, capacity, and performance.
- Implementation of wireless security measures and integration with SDA for unified policy enforcement.
- Routing and Switching:
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience in routing and switching technologies.
- Design, configuration, and optimization of LAN and WAN networks, including VLANs, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, ISIS and LISP
- Network Automation and Scripting:
- Proficiency in using automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python) for network automation and provisioning tasks.
- Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, including SDA fabric connectivity problems, Wi-Fi interference, and routing/switching issues.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis effectively.
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58942 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent
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