Cisco Solution Architect-Freelancing-US candidates

InOpTra Digital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in India is seeking a seasoned Cisco Solution Architect to design and develop comprehensive solution frameworks for Cisco's products. This role involves architecting end-to-end solutions, engaging with enterprise clients, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in networking, current CCIE certification, and experience with cloud architectures. Strong communication skills are essential for articulating complex concepts. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise networking/infrastructure with 5+ years focused on Cisco technologies.
• Deep expertise across Cisco portfolios: routing/switching, ACI, SD-WAN, security.
• Proven track record designing solutions for Fortune 500 or large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end Cisco solutions spanning networking, security, collaboration, and data center.
• Lead solution workshops and discovery sessions with enterprise stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to delivery teams during implementation.

Skills

Enterprise networking/infrastructure

Cisco technologies

Communication skills

Solution design

Education

CCIE or equivalent expert-level Cisco certification

CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco DevNet

AWS

Azure

VMware

Job description

Job Description: Cisco Solution Architect

We seek a seasoned Cisco Solution Architect to design and develop comprehensive solution frameworks for Cisco's product portfolio across enterprise clients in the US market.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Architect end-to-end Cisco solutions spanning networking, security, collaboration, and data center technologies
• Develop reusable solution frameworks and reference architectures that accelerate client deployments
• Create technical design documentation including HLD/LLD, BOMs, and implementation roadmaps
• Validate solutions through proof-of-concept demonstrations and technical feasibility assessments

Technical Leadership

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable Cisco-based architectures
• Define integration patterns between Cisco products and third-party ecosystems
• Establish best practices and design standards for Cisco implementations
• Provide technical guidance to delivery teams during implementation phases

Client Engagement

• Lead solution workshops and discovery sessions with enterprise stakeholders
• Present architectural recommendations to C-level executives and technical teams
• Respond to RFPs/RFIs with technical solution proposals
• Serve as trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise networking/infrastructure with 5+ years focused on Cisco technologies
• Current CCIE or equivalent expert-level Cisco certification (CCNP minimum)
• Deep expertise across Cisco portfolios: routing/switching, ACI, SD-WAN, security (Firepower, ISE, SSE, XDR), collaboration (Webex, CUCM)
• Proven track record designing solutions for Fortune 500 or large enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure) and hybrid integration patterns
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco DevNet and infrastructure-as-code approaches
• Background in pre-sales or solution consulting roles
• Industry certifications: TOGAF, ITIL, or cloud certifications
• Experience with VMware, security frameworks, and application modernization