NeerInfo Solutions · 20 hours ago
Cisco SD-Access (SDA) Network Engineer
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNeerInfo Solutions is looking for a Cisco SD-Access (SDA) Network Engineer to join their team. The role involves hands-on deployment and operations of Cisco SD-Access solutions, including large-scale enterprise deployments, troubleshooting, and support for both wired and wireless networks.
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Hiring Manager
S M Yasir Jafri
Responsibilities
Proven hands-on Cisco SD-Access Operations & large-scale enterprise SDA deployment experience
Strong experience with DNAC, ISE, switching, routing, wireless & network automation
Hands-on deployment and operations of Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) in multi-cluster environments
End-to-end SDA fabric deployment and lifecycle management
Experience with Border Nodes, Control Plane Nodes, Edge Nodes, and Fabric-in-a-Box
Strong understanding of Virtual Networks (VNs), Scalable Group Tags (SGTs), SDA zoning
Deep knowledge of VXLAN data plane and LISP control plane in SDA environment
SDA fabric expansion, brownfield to SDA migrations, site onboarding
Advanced troubleshooting of SDA fabric, control plane, data plane, and policy enforcement
Production support, upgrades, and health monitoring of SDA environments
Professional-level knowledge/experience of Cisco TrustSec (CTS) within SD-Access, including SGT assignment in ISE, SGT exchange and propagation across SDA fabric nodes, enforcement via VN and fabric policies, and integration with Catalyst Center for automated segmentation and access control
Cisco ISE integrated with SD-Access environments
SGT creation, propagation, and enforcement
ISE and Catalyst Center integration for policy automation
802.1X (wired/wireless), MAB, and profiling in SDA
Troubleshooting ISE-DNAC-Fabric issues
ISE Policy Sets aligned with SDA workflows
SDA wireless architecture and requirements
WLC integration with Catalyst Center
Fabric-enabled SSIDs mapped to VNs and SGTs
AP onboarding, wireless mobility, and policy enforcement
Troubleshooting wireless issues in SDA environments
Network provisioning and site onboarding
Template-based configuration deployment
SDA automation workflows
API and automation exposure preferred
Assurance, telemetry, and compliance operations
Design, deploy, migrate, and operate SDA networks
Lead complex SDA troubleshooting
Operate and maintain Catalyst Center environments
Integrate and support Cisco ISE for SDA
Support wired and wireless SDA networks
Participate in P1/P2 incidents
Integrations & transformations from traditional network to SDA Fabric
Perform upgrades, expansions, and monitoring
Follow ITIL and SLA processes
Participate in 24x7 support rotations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
At least 4 years of Information Technology experience
Proven hands-on Cisco SD-Access Operations & large-scale enterprise SDA deployment experience
Strong experience with DNAC, ISE, switching, routing, wireless & network automation
Hands-on deployment and operations of Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) in multi-cluster environments
End-to-end SDA fabric deployment and lifecycle management
Experience with Border Nodes, Control Plane Nodes, Edge Nodes, and Fabric-in-a-Box
Strong understanding of Virtual Networks (VNs), Scalable Group Tags (SGTs), SDA zoning
Deep knowledge of VXLAN data plane and LISP control plane in SDA environment
SDA fabric expansion, brownfield to SDA migrations, site onboarding
Advanced troubleshooting of SDA fabric, control plane, data plane, and policy enforcement
Production support, upgrades, and health monitoring of SDA environments
Professional-level knowledge/experience of Cisco TrustSec (CTS) within SD-Access, including SGT assignment in ISE, SGT exchange and propagation across SDA fabric nodes, enforcement via VN and fabric policies, and integration with Catalyst Center for automated segmentation and access control
Cisco ISE integrated with SD-Access environments
SGT creation, propagation, and enforcement
ISE and Catalyst Center integration for policy automation
802.1X (wired/wireless), MAB, and profiling in SDA
Troubleshooting ISE-DNAC-Fabric issues
ISE Policy Sets aligned with SDA workflows
SDA wireless architecture and requirements
WLC integration with Catalyst Center
Fabric-enabled SSIDs mapped to VNs and SGTs
AP onboarding, wireless mobility, and policy enforcement
Troubleshooting wireless issues in SDA environments
Network provisioning and site onboarding
Template-based configuration deployment
SDA automation workflows
Assurance, telemetry, and compliance operations
Design, deploy, migrate, and operate SDA networks
Lead complex SDA troubleshooting
Operate and maintain Catalyst Center environments
Integrate and support Cisco ISE for SDA
Support wired and wireless SDA networks
Participate in P1/P2 incidents
Integrations & transformations from traditional network to SDA Fabric
Perform upgrades, expansions, and monitoring
Follow ITIL and SLA processes
Participate in 24x7 support rotations
Preferred
802.1X fundamentals
Routing and Switching fundamentals
WAN and SD-WAN awareness
Underlay troubleshooting for SDA fabrics
CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise is preferred
Cisco DEV certifications (DevNet, DevOps, DevCOR, ENAuto)
Cisco SDA / Catalyst Center specialization certifications
Extraordinary Planning, Project Management, Coordination, and Analytical skills
Hands-on experience in working in Global Delivery Model with onsite/offshore resources
Exceptional Organizational Skills
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently
Readiness to demonstrate a proactive attitude
Solid attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment
Company
NeerInfo Solutions
Neer Info Solutions is a boutique executive search firm and has been in the search industry since 2005.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ankur Goel
Co-Founder
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