Sr. Cisco Network Engineer

7-month contract position with possible extension for a Sr. Cisco Network Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA (onsite on Tues/Wed/Thurs)

*** Important: we can ONLY consider local candidates available for a F2F interview (non-negotiable). We are looking for US Citizens and US permanent residents for this role. ***

We are looking for a Sr. Cisco Network Engineer with 10+ years of networking background.

Working knowledge of network environments, including:

• Cisco LAN / WAN / SD-WAN routing
• Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)

• Assist the Network Engineering team with the installation and configurations of devices and software in scheduled change window.
• Managed project, collaborating and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain detailed network topology diagrams and document.
• Provide support and troubleshoot network-related issues as changes implemented.

• Provide expert guidance and support for the design, deployment, and management of Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive, organization-wide Cisco SDA upgrade project, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to project timelines.
• Collaborate with network teams to develop detailed upgrade strategies, including assessment of existing SDA deployments, compatibility analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the configuration, testing, and validation of SDA components during the upgrade, ensuring all security, segmentation, and network policies are preserved or improved.
• Manage stakeholder communications and coordinate with cross-functional teams to guarantee successful implementation of the upgrade.
• Document upgrade procedures, progress, and post-upgrade validation results, and update network diagrams and documentation accordingly.
• Monitor the health and performance of SDA environments throughout the upgrade, addressing any issues proactively.
• Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer with the network support teams on the upgraded SDA architecture and new features.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices during all phases of the upgrade project.
• Provide post-upgrade support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement recommendations to optimize SDA performance and security.
• Ability to troubleshoot routing and switching issues in campus environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members.