Cisco Network Admin

K20s Kinetic Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Cisco Network Administrator to manage and monitor their enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on Cisco switching and routing platforms, requiring hands-on expertise in Cisco DNA Center and ISE. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in network protocols and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cisco network administration.
• Proven expertise in Cisco switching and routing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Cisco Catalyst switches and ASR routers.
• Monitor network performance and security.
• Utilize Cisco DNA Center for network automation.

Skills

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco ISE

Network Monitoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

ASR Routers

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: Cisco Network Administrator
Location: Abu-Dhabi
Employment Type: Contract 1 year extendable
Experience: 5+ years

Job Title: Cisco Network Administrator
Location: Abu-Dhabi
Employment Type: Contract 1 year extendable
Experience: 5+ years

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cisco Network Administrator to manage, configure, and monitor our enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses on Cisco switching and routing platforms, particularly the Catalyst 9300/9400/9500/9600 series and ASR 8200/8300 routers. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), supporting automation, access control, and network assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Cisco Catalyst switches and ASR routers in an enterprise environment.

• Monitor network performance, uptime, and security using industry-standard tools.

• Utilize Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for network automation, assurance, and policy enforcement.

• Manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for access control, including 802.1X, profiling, and posture assessment.

• Design and enforce network segmentation and security policies.

• Perform scheduled firmware upgrades, patch management, and hardware health audits.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.

• Collaborate with project and implementation teams during change windows and post-deployment activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Cisco Catalyst (9300/9400/9500/9600) and ASR 8200/8300 platforms.

• Deep knowledge of Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) and Cisco ISE including policy design, troubleshooting, and operational support.

• Familiarity with Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) and network segmentation strategies.

• Hands-on expertise in redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP), high-availability architectures, and QoS.

• Strong foundation in routing and switching protocols: VLANs, STP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.

• Proficiency with network monitoring tools and syslog analysis.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications (Optional):

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• Cisco Certified Specialist Enterprise Core or Security

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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