Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect Cisco-based networking solutions for enterprise customers
• Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
• Create solution BOMs, licensing models, and customer-facing quotations
• Review and approve network designs for scalability, security, and operational supportability
• Provide technical leadership to engineering, operations, and project delivery teams
• Assist network engineers in advanced troubleshooting during high-priority incidents
• Collaborate with Cisco, distributors, and third-party vendors on solution development
• Support RFPs, RFQs, and technical proposal development activities
• Participate in customer presentations, executive briefings, and architecture reviews

Required Skills

• Expert-level Cisco: Catalyst Switching, Nexus Data Center Switching, Routing Platforms, Catalyst SD-WAN, Wireless Solutions, ISE, Firepower/Secure Firewall, DNA Center/Catalyst Center
• Enterprise LAN/WAN/WiFi architecture and data center networking
• Cloud connectivity: Azure, AWS, GCP
• High Availability design, network segmentation, and security architecture
• Managed services environment experience: SLAs, ITIL, NOC operations
• Cisco BOM development, hardware quoting, and platform sizing
• Cisco licensing models: DNA Licensing, SD-WAN Licensing, Enterprise Agreements, subscription models
• CCNP Enterprise (required)

Preferred Skills

• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• Cisco ThousandEyes
• AWS and/or Azure networking certifications
• ITIL Foundation certification

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree