Senior Global Network Design & Automation Engineer

Senior Global Network Design & Automation Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Global Network Design & Automation Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation enterprise network solutions across a global environment spanning 45+ offices worldwide.

The successful candidate will combine strong enterprise network architecture expertise with automation engineering skills to design, integrate, and optimize Cisco-based network platforms. This role will drive network transformation through automation, standardization, and programmable infrastructure while serving as a technical authority for global network design and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Network Automation & Platform Engineering

• Lead automation, design and optimization of enterprise network platforms including Cisco Catalyst Center, ACI, SD-Access, ISE and Wireless.
• Design and implement end-to-end automation workflows for provisioning, configuration management, compliance validation, and lifecycle operations.
• Develop API-driven integrations between Cisco platforms and enterprise systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Orion etc.).
• Automate Cisco Catalyst Center workflows include device onboarding, configuration deployment, assurance, and reporting.
• Automate identity and policy workflows using Cisco ISE APIs (authentication, authorization, segmentation, profiling).
• Enable policy-driven automation for Cisco SD-Access fabric provisioning and segmentation.
• Automate ACI operations include EPG/BD/Contract provisioning, policy deployment, and configuration validation.
• Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), NetDevOps practices, and automated network lifecycle management.
• Utilize APIs, scripting, and orchestration tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Reduce manual operations through standardization, orchestration, and self-service capabilities.

Cisco Enterprise Technologies

Serve as the design authority for:

• Cisco ACI (Data Center Fabric Automation)
• Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) Campus Automation & Assurance
• Cisco SD-Access Policy Based Campus Fabric
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Cisco Enterprise Wireless Solutions (WLC)
• Cisco Nexus Data Center Infrastructure

Required Experience

• 10+ years of enterprise network engineering and architecture experience.
• Proven experience deploying and delivering large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, SD-Access, Catalyst Center, ISE and Enterprise Wireless.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center automation, assurance, and API integrations.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations with geographically distributed offices.

Automation & Development Skills

Strong experience with:

• Python scripting for network automation
• Terraform or similar automation tools
• REST APIs integration and automation
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts