Sr Network Engineer; Cisco SDA & ISE

Needs to have 10+ years of networking background.

Working knowledge of network environments including

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

• 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.