Level 3 SDA Engineer (Cisco SDA & IBN Specialist)10857368

Level 3 SDA Engineer (Cisco SDA & IBN Specialist)

Requirement ID

10857368 Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands Start Date

15 Sep 2026 Duration

4 Months Status

Open Experience Level

8–10 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Level 3 SDA Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and escalation support of complex Software‑Defined Access (SDA) and Intent‑Based Networking (IBN) infrastructures. This role requires deep expertise across enterprise routing/switching, wireless networking, network security, and Cisco DNA Center automation. You will act as a senior SME, guiding architecture, operations, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• SDA & Fabric Management: Design, deploy, and operate Cisco SDA architectures for wired and wireless networks, including multi‑site fabric domains, control plane nodes, border nodes, and edge nodes.
• Fabric Operations & Migration: Lead greenfield and brownfield implementations, including migration from traditional OTT networks to SDA Fabric.
• Policy & Security Integration: Configure and integrate Cisco ISE for dynamic policy enforcement, 802.1x, TrustSec, SGTs, and endpoint profiling.
• L3 Escalation & Troubleshooting: Resolve complex incidents involving LISP registration, VXLAN encapsulation, multicast, and endpoint mobility. Deliver detailed RCA for critical outages.
• Automation & Orchestration: Use Cisco DNA Center (Catalyst Center) APIs and programmability to automate provisioning, SWIM upgrades, and operational workflows.
• Mentorship & Documentation: Produce HLDs, LLDs, migration playbooks, and provide technical guidance to L1/L2 engineers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8+ years in enterprise networking, with 3–5 years focused on Cisco SDA and DNA Center.
• Core Technologies:
• Underlay: OSPF, IS‑IS, BGP
• Overlay: VXLAN, LISP, EVPN
• Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches
• Cisco Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers
• Security & AAA: Strong expertise in Cisco ISE (Policy Sets, TACACS+/RADIUS, SGTs).
• Network Programmability: Python, REST APIs for automation and orchestration.
• Certifications: Active CCNP Enterprise (minimum).

Competencies

• Cisco DNA Center
• Microsoft Fabric
• Enterprise Routing & Switching
• Wireless Networking
• Network Security & Segmentation

Work Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands (TNDL – Eindhoven)

Contract Details

• Start Date: 15 September 2026
• Duration: 4 months
• Engagement: Full-time contract
• Status: Open & Urgent