ideaHelix ยท 6 hours ago
Sr. Network Engineer(Cisco ISE, Cisco SDA)
Sunnyvale, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior LevelideaHelix is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide expert guidance and support for the design, deployment, and management of Cisco SDA infrastructure. The role involves leading a comprehensive Cisco SDA upgrade project, collaborating with network teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards throughout the upgrade process.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyProduct Design
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance and support for the design, deployment, and management of Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) infrastructure across multiple sites
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive, organization-wide Cisco SDA upgrade project, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to project timelines
Collaborate with network teams to develop detailed upgrade strategies, including assessment of existing SDA deployments, compatibility analysis, and risk mitigation
Oversee the configuration, testing, and validation of SDA components during the upgrade, ensuring all security, segmentation, and network policies are preserved or improved
Manage stakeholder communications and coordinate with cross-functional teams to guarantee successful implementation of the upgrade
Document upgrade procedures, progress, and post-upgrade validation results, and update network diagrams and documentation accordingly
Monitor the health and performance of SDA environments throughout the upgrade, addressing any issues proactively
Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer with the network support teams on the upgraded SDA architecture and new features
Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices during all phases of the upgrade project
Provide post-upgrade support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement recommendations to optimize SDA performance and security
Ability to troubleshoot routing and switching issues in campus environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members
Assist the Network Engineering team with the installation and configurations of devices and software in scheduled change window
Managed project, collaborating and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams
Create and maintain detailed network topology diagrams and document
Provide support and troubleshoot network-related issues as changes implemented
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of network environments including Cisco LAN / WAN / SD-WAN routing
Working knowledge of Cisco Wireless
Working knowledge of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine)
Working knowledge of Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access)
Provide expert guidance and support for the design, deployment, and management of Cisco SDA infrastructure across multiple sites
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive, organization-wide Cisco SDA upgrade project
Collaborate with network teams to develop detailed upgrade strategies
Oversee the configuration, testing, and validation of SDA components during the upgrade
Manage stakeholder communications and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Document upgrade procedures, progress, and post-upgrade validation results
Monitor the health and performance of SDA environments throughout the upgrade
Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfer with the network support teams
Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices during all phases of the upgrade project
Provide post-upgrade support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement recommendations
Ability to troubleshoot routing and switching issues in campus environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members
Assist the Network Engineering team with the installation and configurations of devices and software in scheduled change window
Managed project, collaborating and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams
Create and maintain detailed network topology diagrams and document
Provide support and troubleshoot network-related issues as changes implemented
Company
ideaHelix
IdeaHelix specializes in product development, design, testing and strategic consulting services.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Vignesh Shivraj
Founder & CEO
Subbu Parameswaran
Chief Operating Officer
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