Network LAN SDA Engineer
Network LAN SDA EngineerLocation: Plano, TXEmploymentType: Full-Time / PermanentVISA SPONSORSHIP IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEWe are seeking an experienced Network LAN SDA Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA), Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Cisco ISE, LAN/WAN technologies, and network automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting enterprise-scale Cisco network environments.Required Skills:8-10+ years of Network Engineering experienceStrong hands-on experience with:Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access)Cisco Catalyst Center / DNA CenterCisco ISE IntegrationCisco LAN/WAN/WLAN environmentsDeep understanding of:VXLANACIFabric PathVLAN / VTP / STPIP Addressing & VLSMExperience with Cisco Catalyst Switches:9300 / 9500 / 9600 seriesStrong troubleshooting experience in enterprise network environmentsExperience with monitoring and alerting tools:DNAC / Catalyst CenterPagerDutyNagiosDataDogThousandEyesGrafanaZabbixSite24x7Strong routing protocol knowledge:OSPFBGPIS-ISScripting/automation experience with:PythonAnsibleTerraformPerlExperience supporting OT environments and industrial networkingCisco SDA Certification preferredResponsibilities:Design, configure, and implement Cisco SDA fabric solutionsSupport Cisco LAN, WAN, WLAN, switching, routing, wireless, and security infrastructureManage control plane, border, and edge node configurationsPerform network monitoring, assurance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysisLead software upgrades, patching, and maintenance activitiesImplement automation and orchestration using Cisco SDA, DNAC, Python, and AnsibleSupport hardware installations, stacking, and redundancy configurationsCollaborate with infrastructure, security, OT, and vendor teamsMaintain technical documentation, SOPs, and network diagramsParticipate in on-call rotation and critical incident managementSupport Agile-based project delivery and operational activitiesNice to Have:Cisco SDA Certification or higherExperience with OT/Industrial networkingExperience working in Agile environments