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# SDA Engineer (Cisco SDA & IBN Specialist)10857368

- **Company:** Cisco Dna Center
- **Location:** Eindhoven, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, IEEE 802.1X, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Lisp (Programming Language), Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wireless Networks, Identity Services Engine, Microsoft Fabric, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Routing & Switching, TACACS+ Protocol, Restful APIs, Cisco Switches, Cisco
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/job/nl685f087a8671a1f3194bc6c0cf1364c3/eaa

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
 * Experience: 8+ years in enterprise networking, with 3-5 years focused on Cisco SDA and DNA Center.
 * Core Technologies:

 * Underlay: OSPF, IS-IS, BGP
 * Overlay: VXLAN, LISP, EVPN
 * Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches
 * Cisco Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers
 * Security & AAA: Strong expertise in Cisco ISE (Policy Sets, TACACS+/RADIUS, SGTs).
 * Network Programmability: Python, REST APIs for automation and orchestration.
 * Certifications: Active CCNP Enterprise (minimum).

Competencies

 * Cisco DNA Center
 * Microsoft Fabric
 * Enterprise Routing & Switching
 * Wireless Networking
 * Network Security & Segmentation

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Level 3 SDA Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and escalation support of complex Software-Defined Access (SDA) and Intent-Based Networking (IBN) infrastructures. This role requires deep expertise across enterprise routing/switching, wireless networking, network security, and Cisco DNA Center automation. You will act as a senior SME, guiding architecture, operations, and mentoring junior engineers., * SDA & Fabric Management: Design, deploy, and operate Cisco SDA architectures for wired and wireless networks, including multi-site fabric domains, control plane nodes, border nodes, and edge nodes.

 * Fabric Operations & Migration: Lead greenfield and brownfield implementations, including migration from traditional OTT networks to SDA Fabric.
 * Policy & Security Integration: Configure and integrate Cisco ISE for dynamic policy enforcement, 802.1x, TrustSec, SGTs, and endpoint profiling.
 * L3 Escalation & Troubleshooting: Resolve complex incidents involving LISP registration, VXLAN encapsulation, multicast, and endpoint mobility. Deliver detailed RCA for critical outages.
 * Automation & Orchestration: Use Cisco DNA Center (Catalyst Center) APIs and programmability to automate provisioning, SWIM upgrades, and operational workflows.
 * Mentorship & Documentation: Produce HLDs, LLDs, migration playbooks, and provide technical guidance to L1/L2 engineers.


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