Network Architect

Tekskills Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is seeking a networking specialist in Bengaluru to leverage SDA concepts and drive fabric deployment, automation, and secure network design. The role requires hands-on experience with Cisco DNAC, CIMC, DNA Center, ISE, and related networking technologies.

You will audit customer environments, propose industry-best practices, and contribute to policy-driven networking initiatives. Familiarity with Python or Bash scripting for automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in Software-Defined Access (SDA) concepts, including network segmentation and fabric deployment.
• Hands-on experience with network automation and policy-driven networking.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco DNA Centre (DNAC): Automation, provisioning, and assurance.
• Expertise in upgrading and managing Cisco solutions, including CIMC, DNA Center (DNAC), and network switches.
• Cisco ISE: Integration with SDA for authentication, network segmentation and access control.
• Fabric Architectures: Deployment and management of control, border, and edge nodes including changes in Underlay/Overlay.
• Proficiency in LAN/WAN, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, Multicast QoS, routing, switching and Wireless technology.
• Knowledge of security practices for secure network design.
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for automation tasks is a plus
• Ability to audit and understand customers network environment using various market toolsets and provide recommendations in line with industry best practice

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Expertise in Software-Defined Access (SDA) concepts, including network segmentation and fabric deployment.
• Hands-on experience with network automation and policy-driven networking.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco DNA Centre (DNAC): Automation, provisioning, and assurance.
• Expertise in upgrading and managing Cisco solutions, including Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC), Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), and network switches.
• Cisco ISE: Integration with SDA for authentication, network segmentation and access control.
• Fabric Architectures: Deployment and management of control, border, and edge nodes including changes in Underlay/Overlay.
• Proficiency in related networking concepts: LAN/WAN, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, Multicast QoS, routing, switching and Wireless technology.
• Knowledge of security practices for secure network design.
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) for automation tasks is a plus
• Ability to audit and understand customers network environment using various market toolsets and provide recommendations in line with industry best practice