Cisco Network Architect – CCIE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Sri Lanka.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, optimize, and support intricate enterprise and service provider networks.

• Provide Level 3 and Level 4 escalation support.

• Lead initiatives for network transformation, infrastructure modernization, and complex troubleshooting.

• Establish technical standards and security baselines.

• Review architectural designs and implementation strategies.

• Mentor junior network engineers.

• Create solutions for enterprise, data center, campus, and WAN networks.

• Oversee network assessments, architecture reviews, capacity planning, and modernization efforts.

• Develop high-level and low-level designs, network diagrams, implementation plans, and configuration documentation.

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching infrastructure.

• Design and resolve complex routing environments utilizing BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and EIGRP.

• Implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, including VLANs, STP, VRF, MPLS, QoS, and multicast.

• Design resilient WAN connectivity, redundant routing, and multi-site network environments.

• Investigate routing instability, convergence issues, latency, packet loss, and performance challenges.

• Implement and maintain Cisco Catalyst and Nexus infrastructure.

• Support Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, SD-Access, Catalyst Center, and Cisco ACI environments.

• Integrate enterprise, data center, and cloud networks to ensure high availability and redundancy.

• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco ASA, ACLs, network segmentation, VPNs, IPsec, and secure remote access.

• Integrate Cisco ISE, 802.1X, and network access control solutions.

• Collaborate with security teams on vulnerabilities, compliance, and security investigations.

• Lead responses to critical outages as the top escalation point.

• Conduct packet captures, protocol analysis, and root cause investigations.

• Enhance proactive monitoring, preventative maintenance, and network reliability.

• Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, and REST APIs.

• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code and software-defined networking initiatives.

• Support repeatable deployment practices and minimize manual administration.

• Maintain technical documentation and mentor Level 2 and Level 3 network engineers.

• Communicate technical risks, findings, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with customers, vendors, solution architects, and distributed technical teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in enterprise or service provider networking.

• Extensive experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise infrastructure.

• Demonstrated ability to design and manage large, complex, multi-site networks.

• Experience providing support to international customers and collaborating with geographically dispersed technical teams.

• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and high availability.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI networking principles, and enterprise network architecture.

• Practical experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, routing policies, and network optimization.

• Proficient in MPLS, VRF, VXLAN, QoS, multicast, and resilient network design.

• Hands-on expertise with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, including IOS, IOS XE, and NX-OS.

• Experience with Cisco ASA, Cisco Secure Firewall, VPNs, and secure enterprise connectivity.

• Knowledge of Cisco ISE, network segmentation, and identity-based access controls.

• Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst Center, SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar monitoring tools.

• Strong capabilities in packet capture, protocol analysis, and root cause investigation.

• Familiarity with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and network automation frameworks.

• Understanding of configuration management, network programmability, and infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Exposure to software-defined networking initiatives.

• Active CCIE certification is highly desirable.

• CCNP Enterprise, Security, or Data Center, or CCDE certification.

• Relevant Microsoft Azure or AWS cloud networking certifications.

• ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification.

• Experience with Cisco Meraki, Catalyst SD-WAN, SD-Access, and Cisco ACI.

• Knowledge of hybrid cloud networking across Microsoft Azure and AWS.

• Exposure to Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or other enterprise security platforms.

• Experience in developing technical solutions, statements of work, and implementation plans.

• Proven participation in major network migrations, upgrades, and transformation projects.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent analytical thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities.

• High levels of ownership, accountability, and customer service.

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong technical documentation and design review skills.

• Effective collaboration with customers, vendors, and distributed teams.

• Capability to mentor other engineers and maintain composure during critical incident management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation in Australian Dollars.

• Medical insurance available from day one for you and your spouse (or parents if unmarried).

• Comprehensive OPD coverage from doctor visits to all medical needs.

• Home office setup allowance.

• Internet allowance.

• Gym and wellness allowance.

• Regular team events and engagement activities.

• Diji Assist for mental health and counseling support.

• Reimbursement for industry certifications.

• Open-door culture where ideas and feedback are valued.

• Flexible work options - home or office.

• Rewards and recognition programs.

• Celebratory events for Christmas and financial year-end.