Description

Required Skills& Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cisco ACI in production environments.
• 15+ years of experience with Cisco Networking.
• 15+ years of experience working with Cisco Systems products.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government network environments.
• Deep knowledge of ACI constructs (VRF, BD, EPG,ESG, L3Out, contracts).
• Experience integrating ACI with OpenShift VMM and Cilium/Isovalent.
• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst platforms and SDA fabric technologies.
• Experience administering Cisco ISE including TACACS+ and policy-set based NAC.
• Strong understanding of Thousand Eyes, Cyber Vision, and DNA Spaces or comparable tools.
• Solid command of core TCP/IP, routing, switching, QoS, and network security fundamentals.
• Ability to develop clear diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts.
• Strong analytical and communication skill swith the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNP Data Center certification.
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification.
• Cisco CCIE certification.
• Experience with container networking technologies.
• Experience with virtualization platform integrations.
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience supporting State Government environments.
• Experience with network automation using:
  • Python
  • Ansible
  • REST APIs
• Palo Alto Certifications:
  • PCCSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate)
  • PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator)

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute