Senior Cisco Network Architect (CCIE)

About the role

An established IT consultancy with more than two decades of Cisco-focused consulting is seeking a highly experienced Cisco Network Architect (CCIE) to design, implement, optimise and support complex enterprise and service provider networks. The role provides Level 3 and Level 4 escalation support while leading network transformation, infrastructure modernisation and complex troubleshooting, and involves mentoring fellow network engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Design enterprise, data centre, campus and WAN network solutions, and lead assessments, architecture reviews, capacity planning and modernisation
• Develop designs, diagrams, implementation plans and configuration documentation, and set network standards and security baselines
• Deploy, configure and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching infrastructure, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, VRF, MPLS, QoS and multicast
• Implement Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, SD-WAN, SD-Access, Catalyst Center and ACI where applicable, and integrate enterprise, data centre and cloud networks
• Configure Cisco Secure Firewall, ASA, ACLs, VPNs, IPsec, Cisco ISE and 802.1X, and work with security teams on vulnerabilities and compliance
• Lead escalation of critical outages, perform packet captures and root cause analysis, and strengthen monitoring and preventative maintenance
• Build automation with Python, Ansible and REST APIs, and contribute to infrastructure-as-code and software-defined networking initiatives
• Mentor Level 2 and Level 3 engineers, document technical designs and communicate risks and recommendations to customers and stakeholders

Required profile

• At least 8 years of hands-on enterprise or service provider networking experience
• Proven ability to design and manage large, multi-site networks and support international customers
• Background in an MSP, systems integrator or managed services environment is advantageous
• Preferred: active CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, Data Center or Service Provider), CCNP, CCDE, cloud networking, ITIL and experience with Meraki, SD-WAN, SD-Access and ACI

Required skills

• Cisco IOS, IOS XE, NX-OS, ASA, ISE, Catalyst and Nexus platforms
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VRF, VXLAN, QoS, multicast
• Python, Ansible, REST APIs, network monitoring tools such as Catalyst Center, SolarWinds or PRTG

What we offer

• Paid in Australian dollars
• Medical insurance from day one for you and your spouse (or parents if unmarried)
• Home office setup and internet allowances, gym and wellness allowance
• Reimbursement for industry certifications and flexible work arrangements