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# Network Architect

- **Company:** MatchPoint Solutions
- **Location:** Dallas, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Private Networks, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Migration Manager, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Identity Services Engine, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/74be29e1-afcb-475e-9c2c-db815f499ec0

## About the Role

This role is hands-on and architectural-the ideal candidate has multiple years of real-world experience designing and implementing enterprise SDA solutions, not just operations or support.

The environment requires the ability to pass CJIS background screening and work onsite 5 days per week., Core (Sweet Spot)

 * 5+ years of hands-on experience with:
 + Cisco SDA
 + Cisco DNA Center
 + Cisco ISE
 * Proven experience in enterprise-level network architecture & design.
 * Real-world experience with:
 + SDA fabric deployment
 + ISE policy design
 + Network segmentation
 + Identity-based access control.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Architect with deep expertise in Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), DNA Center, and Cisco ISE to lead the design and implementation of a large-scale network modernization initiative., Architecture & Design (Primary Focus)

 * Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of Cisco SDA fabric.
 * Design and deploy Cisco DNA Center for:
 + Network automation
 + Assurance & analytics
 + Policy orchestration
 * Architect and implement Cisco ISE for:
 + Identity-based access control
 + 802.1X
 + TrustSec / SGT
 + Network segmentation and zero-trust policies.
 * Define migration strategy from legacy network to SDA fabric.

Implementation & Engineering

 * Hands-on implementation of:
 + SDA fabric
 + DNA Center clusters
 + ISE nodes and policy sets
 * Integrate DNA Center with ISE for policy-based networking.
 * Support integration with ACI data center fabric.
 * Work closely with infrastructure, security, and operations teams.

Operational & Advisory

 * Provide technical leadership and best practices.
 * Mentor internal network engineers.
 * Create architecture documentation and design diagrams.
 * Participate in troubleshooting complex network issues., Supporting
 * Strong understanding of Cisco ACI (integration level).
 * Solid background in:
 + Enterprise routing & switching
 + VLANs, BGP, OSPF, multicast
 + Wireless networks (Cisco).
 * Experience migrating legacy networks to SDA.

Compliance

 * Must be able to pass CJIS background check.
 * Must work onsite 5 days/week.


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