Cisco SD-Access (SDA) Network Engineer
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Infosys is seeking a highly skilled Cisco SD-Access (SDA) Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience in enterprise SDA deployments migrations automation and operations. This role is SDA-first and requires deep practical expertise with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) multi-cluster environments ISE integrated with SDA and wired & wireless SDA architectures.
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Tempe AZ or Raleigh NC or Indianapolis IN or Richardson TX or Houston TX or Providence RI or Hartford CT or be willing to relocate to these areas Infosys HUB locations. This position may require travel in the US.
Bachelors 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
Cisco Software Defined-Access:
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
Cisco Identity Services Engine (Software Defined Access - Focused):
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
Cisco Wireless in SDA:
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
Automation using Catalyst Center:
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
Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.
Preferred Qualifications:
Core Networking Fundamentals:
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
Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Insurance (Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal)
401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.
About Us
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
EEO
Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Tempe AZ or Raleigh NC or Indianapolis IN or Richardson TX or Houston TX or Providence RI or Hartford CT or be willing to relocate to these areas Infosys HUB locations. This position may require travel in the US.
Bachelors 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
Cisco Software Defined-Access:
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
Cisco Identity Services Engine (Software Defined Access - Focused):
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
Cisco Wireless in SDA:
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
Automation using Catalyst Center:
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
Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.
Preferred Qualifications:
Core Networking Fundamentals:
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
Along with competitive pay as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Insurance (Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal)
401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.
About Us
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
EEO
Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
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