On-site CCIE Network Architect: Catalyst 9000 & SD-Access

Xcelligen Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelligen Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer on-site in Ventura, CA to lead a hospital-focused network modernization. Must have CCIE and hands-on work with Catalyst 9000, SD-Access, and ISE migration to SD-Access. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential.

The role involves migrating to Catalyst 9000 across campus and data center, designing scalable L2/L3 networks, and implementing automation with Ansible or Python while maintaining security best practices.

Qualifications

• CCIE certification required; hospital experience highly preferred.
• Experience in enterprise Cisco network design, deployment, and migration.
• Hands-on with Catalyst 9000, DNA Center, and SD-Access.
• Strong knowledge of L2/L3, VLANs, QoS.
• Automation experience with Ansible or Python a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Migrate legacy Cisco to Catalyst 9K across campus and data center.
• Design, configure, and deploy SD-Access for network access control.
• Perform network assessments, documentation, upgrade planning.
• Configure core, distribution, and access switching with routing protocols.
• Implement automation to streamline config and deployment.
• Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and wireless issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams to minimize disruption during migrations.
• Maintain security and operational best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Network design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

CCIE Certification

Tools

Cisco Catalyst 9000 series

Cisco DNA Center

SD-Access

Ansible

Python

Job description

Xcelligen Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer on-site in Ventura, CA to lead a hospital-focused network modernization. Must have CCIE and hands-on work with Catalyst 9000, SD-Access, and ISE migration to SD-Access. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential.

The role involves migrating to Catalyst 9000 across campus and data center, designing scalable L2/L3 networks, and implementing automation with Ansible or Python while maintaining security best practices.