Sr. Cisco Network Architect - Dallas, United States - Sanborn Map Company

Job Description:

We're looking for a Senior Cisco Network Architect responsible for leading the direction, strategy, and execution of the Enterprise Network Infrastructure Architecture. The Architect will develop advanced LAN and WAN strategies to meet diverse business needs, oversee implementation and optimization of LAN/WAN systems, provide strategic planning and recommendations to users and management, and maintain thorough records of network design and solutions.

Work Location: Dallas, TX
Hybrid: Onsite 4 days, Remote 1 day per week
Contract: 12+ months

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or related field.

Certification:

• CCDP Design (Specialty) OR CCNP Routing & Switching (Specialty) OR CCNP Data Center (Specialty) OR CCNP Wireless (Specialty)

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in network systems design, implementation, and support in an enterprise-class environment with a complex network architecture.
• Experience in Network Design in diverse environments (legacy and SDA).
• Experience with Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access).
• Experience integrating Legacy/old Hardware into the DNA platform.
• Experience encrypting traffic for embedded systems.
• Experience configuring policies on an ISE server for role-based network access control.
• Experience with communication between Cisco DNA Center and ISE servers.
• Experience with fabric in a box solution in SDA.
• Experience with Cisco routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, F5 Load Balancers, and Infoblox (DNS & DHCP).

Responsibilities:
Cisco Data Networking:

• Lead the design, configuration, and management of Cisco networking data center equipment.
• Oversee network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Lead technical design discussions with different teams.
• Work on advanced routing and complex environments.

Cisco NGFW - Design, Implement and Manage:

• Design, deploy and manage Cisco NGFW Firewalls for advanced network security.
• Deploy best practices between Cisco NGFW and (legacy networks, SDA, ACI and ISE).
• Handle upgrades and patches to Cisco NGFW.

Identity Management and Access Control:

• Design, deploy and manage Cisco ISE for Network Access Control.
• Handle upgrades and enhancements to Cisco ISE.
• Implement NAC best practices, AAA, and Radius authentication.

Network Infrastructure:

• Design, maintain, and optimize network components.
• Collaborate with teams for a seamless network infrastructure.
• Create high-level design of complex topologies.

Security and Threat Protection:

• Stay updated with cybersecurity practices and technologies.
• Implement security best practices across the network.
• Proactively patch network components.

General Responsibilities:

• Coordinate network strategies, participate in technology selection activities, and work with stakeholders for long-term network infrastructure planning.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop comprehensive strategic plans for infrastructure and enterprise architecture solutions.
• Serve as a technical expert for network infrastructure technology.
• Lead vendor evaluation and selection of network solutions.
• Design and implement network solutions, and improve network efficiency.
• Install, configure, and support network equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and WAN monitoring.
• Design and deploy LANs, WANs, wireless networks, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, DNS, and DHCP servers.
• Conduct research on network products, services, and standards to stay updated in the networking industry.
• Manage equipment, hardware, and software upgrades. Interact with vendors for network products and services procurement.
• Submit changes for scheduled updates and patches to maintain system security.
• Produce technical deliverables including design diagrams and planning guides.
• Develop system/network performance criteria and measurement methods.
• Stay informed on technology advancements and share information with stakeholders.
• Implement Legacy and SDA networks, troubleshoot Cisco ISE policies, and maintain network design records.

Salary: 120k - 180k Annual

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have a green card and at least 3 consecutive years living in the US.

Sanborn provides a health and wellness program with medical, dental, vision, 401k, and insurance benefits.

To Apply: Visit our website: This position is open for applications until May 16th, 2024.

Sanborn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.