Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, including leadership in architectural roles.
Expert-level knowledge of Cisco products and technologies (e.g., ACI, SD-WAN, ISE, DNA Center, Catalyst/Nexus switches, ASA/FTD).
Experience with ACI multi-site & Macro-Segmentation deployments and integrations.
Strong grasp of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, MPLS), SDN, and cloud networking.
Experience designing hybrid architectures (on-prem and cloud - AWS, Azure, GCP).
Relevant Cisco certifications (CCIE DC, R&S Preferred, Cisco Certified Architect – Good to have).

Preferred Skills:

Experience with automation/orchestration tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
Familiarity with Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) and Cisco Nexus switches.
Hands-on experience with AlgoSec products & solution such as AppViz Discovery module, Firewall Analyzer, Firewall Policy Manager, Network Security Management
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.