Cisco Network Admin

K20s - Kinetic Technologies Private Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Cisco Network Administrator to manage and monitor their enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves working with Cisco switching and routing platforms and requires expertise in Cisco DNA Center and Identity Services Engine. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in routing and switching protocols, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Cisco network administration.
• Hands-on expertise in Cisco DNA Center and ISE.
• Proven experience with Cisco Catalyst and ASR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Cisco Catalyst switches and ASR routers.
• Monitor network performance using industry-standard tools.
• Design and enforce network segmentation and security policies.

Skills

Redundancy Protocols

Access

Software-Defined Access

Network Monitoring Tools

Security

Automation

Routing and Switching Protocols

Education

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Core or Security

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Tools

Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Cisco Catalyst 9300

Cisco Catalyst 9400

Cisco Catalyst 9500

ASR 8200

ASR 8300

Job description

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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