Senior Cisco SDA L3 Engineer-10857368

ITProposal
Eindhoven, Netherlands
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Tech stack

Microsoft Access
IEEE 802.1X
Lisp
Border Gateway Protocol
Catalyst
Complex Networks
High-Level Architecture
Python
Network Security
Network Troubleshooting
Multicasting
Network Control
Open Shortest Path First
Overlay Transport Virtualization
Identity Services Engine
Enterprise Software Applications
Software Troubleshooting
Microsoft Fabric
Information Technology
REST
Open Network Automation Platform
Cisco Switches
Cisco networks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cisco SDA L3 Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise Software-Defined Access (SDA) and Intent-Based Networking (IBN) environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert for complex network deployments, L3 escalations, automation, and network security integration.

  • Design, deploy, and manage Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) solutions for wired and wireless enterprise networks.
  • Implement multi-site SDA fabrics, including Fabric Domains, Control Plane Nodes, Border Nodes, and Edge Nodes.
  • Lead greenfield and brownfield SDA implementations, including migrations from traditional networks to SDA Fabric.
  • Configure and integrate Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for policy enforcement, 802.1X authentication, TrustSec, Scalable Group Tags (SGT), endpoint profiling, TACACS+, and RADIUS.
  • Provide L3 support for complex networking issues involving LISP, VXLAN, multicast, endpoint mobility, and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Automate network provisioning, software upgrades, and operational workflows using Cisco DNA Center (Catalyst Center), Python, and REST APIs.
  • Prepare High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), migration documentation, and operational runbooks.
  • Mentor L1 and L2 engineers and provide technical guidance during project delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of enterprise networking experience.
  • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco SDA and Cisco DNA Center (Catalyst Center).
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Cisco SDA Architecture
  • Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center
  • Cisco ISE
  • Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Underlay protocols: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP
  • Overlay technologies: VXLAN, LISP, EVPN
  • Enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and network security

  • Experience with network automation using Python and REST APIs.

  • Active CCNP Enterprise certification (mandatory).

  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric is an advantage.

  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and mentoring skills.

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