Senior Cisco SDA L3 Engineer

Location: Eindhoven Netherlands
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: 21 July 2026

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cisco SDA L3 Engineer to design implement and support enterprise Software-Defined Access (SDA) and Intent-Based Networking (IBN) environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert for complex network deployments L3 escalations automation and network security integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design deploy and manage Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) solutions for wired and wireless enterprise networks.
• Implement multi-site SDA fabrics including Fabric Domains Control Plane Nodes Border Nodes and Edge Nodes.
• Lead greenfield and brownfield SDA implementations including migrations from traditional networks to SDA Fabric.
• Configure and integrate Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for policy enforcement 802.1X authentication TrustSec Scalable Group Tags (SGT) endpoint profiling TACACS and RADIUS.
• Provide L3 support for complex networking issues involving LISP VXLAN multicast endpoint mobility and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Automate network provisioning software upgrades and operational workflows using Cisco DNA Center (Catalyst Center) Python and REST APIs.
• Prepare High-Level Designs (HLD) Low-Level Designs (LLD) migration documentation and operational runbooks.
• Mentor L1 and L2 engineers and provide technical guidance during project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of enterprise networking experience.
• 35 years of hands-on experience with Cisco SDA and Cisco DNA Center (Catalyst Center).
• Strong expertise in:
  • Cisco SDA Architecture
  • Cisco DNA Center / Catalyst Center
  • Cisco ISE
  • Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches
  • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Underlay protocols: OSPF IS-IS BGP
  • Overlay technologies: VXLAN LISP EVPN
  • Enterprise routing switching wireless and network security
• Experience with network automation using Python and REST APIs.

Certifications

• Active CCNP Enterprise certification (mandatory).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting documentation communication and mentoring skills.