Network Architect

Tekskills; Bulandshahr; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills in India seeks an experienced networking professional to design, implement, and optimise Software-Defined Access (SDA) architectures. You will work on network automation, policy-driven networking, and integration with Cisco DNAC, CIMC, DNAC, and ISE to enhance security and segmentation.

Strong fundamentals in LAN/WAN, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, QoS, routing, switching and wireless are essential. Experience with fabric deployments, underlay/overlay changes, and scripting (Python/Bash) for

Qualifications

• Expertise in SDA concepts and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience with network automation and policy-driven networking.

Responsibilities

• Audit and understand customers' network environments and provide recommendations.
• Deploy and manage fabric architectures with underlay/overlay changes.
• Proficiency with Cisco DNAC, CIMC, DNAC automation, and ISE integration.
• Design secure network topology with LAN/WAN, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, QoS, routing, and switching.
• Experience with wireless technologies and security best practices.

Skills

SDA concepts

Network automation

Policy-driven networking

DNAC automation

Cisco CIMC

Cisco DNA Center

Cisco ISE integration

Fabric architectures

LAN/WAN

IPv4/IPv6

VLANs

QoS

Routing & Switching

Wireless technology

Security practices

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Network assessment

Tools

DNAC

CIMC

ISE

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