Senior Cisco Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure solutions.
• Develop network architectures for LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and data center environments.
• Perform network assessments, audits, upgrades, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Act as an escalation point for critical network incidents and technical challenges.
• Lead network deployment, migration, upgrade, and transformation projects.
• Develop implementation plans, testing procedures, and rollback strategies.
• Coordinate project activities with customers, vendors, project managers, and technical teams.
• Support data center technologies, cloud connectivity, and hybrid networking solutions.
• Implement and maintain secure network and cloud integration architectures.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Review technical designs, configurations, and implementation plans.
• Conduct technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Prepare technical reports and present recommendations to management and customers.
• Support pre-sales activities including solution design, technical presentations, demonstrations, and proposal development.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and support emerging technology initiatives.
• Engage with customers, vendors, and technology partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business and operational objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure environments.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing networking technologies.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale networking projects.
• Experience supporting mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of networking technologies, protocols, and infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with network security, data center technologies, and cloud integration.
• Knowledge of automation, scripting, and network management tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical leadership and mentoring capability.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional networking certifications relevant to enterprise networking and infrastructure.
• Advanced specialist certifications in networking, security, cloud, or data center technologies.
• Expert-level networking certifications are highly desirable.
• Additional certifications in virtualization, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, or related technologies are an advantage.
• Experience in financial services, telecommunications, government, or large enterprise environments is an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Network availability and service reliability.
• Successful delivery of projects within scope and timelines.
• Resolution of critical incidents and reduction of recurring issues.
• Security compliance and risk reduction.
• Customer satisfaction and service quality.
• Network performance and optimization outcomes.
• Quality and accuracy of technical documentation.
• Mentorship and development of junior team members.
• Operational efficiency through automation and process improvements. excellence, and business growth.