Lead Network Engineer Cisco DNAC / SDA

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Technology Lead with strong expertise in Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) / Catalyst Center and Software Defined Access (SDA). The ideal candidate will lead the design, deployment, and troubleshooting of enterprise campus networks, leveraging Cisco s intent-based networking solutions.

This role requires hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches, advanced routing protocols, and network segmentation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and deployment of Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) solutions
• Manage and maintain Cisco DNA Center (DNAC / Catalyst Center) including:
  • Provisioning
  • Assurance
  • Automation workflows
• Implement and troubleshoot SDA fabric architecture, including:
  • Control Plane Nodes
  • Edge Nodes
  • Border Nodes
• Configure and support network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies
• Integrate Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) with DNAC for policy-based access
• Deploy and support Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches (9200, 9300, 9500, 9600)
• Perform advanced routing configuration and troubleshooting:
  • BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
  • IPv4 / IPv6
• Troubleshoot complex campus network and SDA-related issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for network automation and optimization
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers

Required Skills (Mandatory)

• Strong experience with:
  • Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) / Catalyst Center
  • Software Defined Access (SDA) architecture
• Deep understanding of:
  • LISP (Locator/ID Separation Protocol)
  • SDA components and fabric design
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco Catalyst 9000 series (9200/9300/9500/9600)
• Expertise in routing protocols:
  • BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
  • IPv4 / IPv6
• Experience with:
  • DNAC and Cisco ISE integration
• Strong troubleshooting and deployment experience in enterprise networks

Nice To Have (Preferred Skills)

• Experience in network automation / DevOps:
  • Python
  • Ansible
  • Robot Framework
• Exposure to:
  • Network programmability
  • API-based integrations with DNAC

Experience & Education

• 10 years of relevant networking experience
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech or equivalent)