Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, configure, test, and commission complex enterprise network environments, including Cisco Catalyst 9K switching, Cisco Meraki, routing, switching, and WLAN technologies.
Lead greenfield and brownfield network implementations, including discovery, requirements validation, detailed planning, staging, deployment, migration, testing, and handover to operations.
Lead migration project, Cisco Catalyst 9200/9300 switches to Cisco Meraki switching platforms.
Design and implement enterprise-grade Meraki LAN and Wireless solutions.
Update network assessments, site surveys, Low-Level Design (LLD), implementation, and migration documentation.
Build and configure Meraki Dashboard environments, Switch Profiles and Templates Configure VLANs, Routing, QoS, and Policies Monitor and optimize network performance through the Meraki Cloud Dashboard.
Implement and support 802.1X network authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB).
Integrate network devices with Aruba ClearPass for AAA services.
Configure and support TACACS+ authentication and authorization for network device administration.
Support network access control, security policies, and role-based access management.
Add, onboard, and migrate Cisco Access Points into the Meraki Dashboard.
Configure and deploy Cisco wireless to Meraki dashboard.
Migrate Aruba Wireless to Cisco Meraki Wireless solution Configure wireless SSIDs, RF profiles, guest access, and security policies.
Troubleshoot wireless performance, roaming, and connectivity issues.
Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network solutions including Cisco Meraki, Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Aruba Wireless, SD-WAN, LAN and cloud connectivity.
Lead network transformation projects involving deployments, migrations, upgrades, refreshes, and global infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, MOPs, migration plans, test plans, SOPs, and as-built documentation.
Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for complex network issues, major incidents, cutovers, and service disruptions.
Skills & Technologies
- Networking Cisco Meraki and Catalyst switch 9K expertise
- Meraki Dashboard Administration
- Meraki Network Templates
- Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Static Routing
- Switching Technologies: VLANs, STP, RSTP, MST, VPC, EtherChannel
- LAN/WAN Architecture
- 802.1X Authentication, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
- TACACS+
- Aruba ClearPass
- Internet, MPLS, DIA, VPN Technologies
- Wireless Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Access Points
- Aruba Wireless LAN Solutions
- Meraki Wireless Access Points and Cloud Management
- Add, onboard, and migrate Cisco Access Points into the Meraki Dashboard.
- Configure wireless SSIDs, RF profiles, guest access, and security policies.
- Troubleshoot wireless performance, roaming, and connectivity issues.
- Management & Monitoring Cisco Meraki Dashboard
- Network Monitoring and Performance Management Tools
- Configuration Backup and Compliance Tools
- ITSM Platforms (ServiceNow preferred)
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise network environments, with strong practical expertise in Cisco Meraki and Cisco Catalyst solutions.
Strong design and implementation experience with: WLAN technologies, including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and access points, Aruba WLAN, and Meraki Wireless
Proven experience in deploying and troubleshooting routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, SD-WAN, and WAN circuits.
Cisco LAN/WAN Cisco Meraki (Switching, Wireless, SD-WAN, Security Appliances)
Palo Alto Firewalls
SD-WAN Technologies
Strong understanding of enterprise networking architecture, high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery concepts.
Experience managing major incidents, problem management, capacity management, and service improvement initiatives.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination skills.
Certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist, PCNSA/PCNSE, Aruba Certified Professional, or equivalent are desirable.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Strong customer-facing and consulting experience.
Ability to operate independently in a global network implementation and project delivery environment.
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and hybrid-cloud network infrastructures.
Passion for automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.