Sr Cisco SDA Network Architect
Irvine, CA Temporary $85.00 - $110.00/hr Hybrid

Job Description

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior Cisco SDA Network Architect to serve as a subject matter expert in the design, deployment, and optimization of Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) solutions. This role provides strategic and technical leadership to enterprise customers, ensuring secure, automated, and scalable network architectures that align with business and IT transformation initiatives.

· Role: Senior Cisco SDA Network Architect

· Experience: 7-10 Years

· Duration: Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and implementation of Cisco SDA fabrics, including underlay, overlay, segmentation, and policy integration.

· Architect and integrate Cisco Catalyst Center and Identity Services Engine (ISE) into SDA deployments for automation, visibility, and policy enforcement.

· Advise clients on SDA adoption, zero-trust security, and enterprise segmentation strategies, translating business needs into technical designs.

· Provide technical leadership and serve as an escalation point during deployment projects, overseeing validation testing, fabric bring-up, and troubleshooting.

· Conduct workshops, design sessions, and training to enable client and internal teams, and develop technical runbooks and templates for standardized rollout.

· Stay current with Cisco advancements, recommending innovations and optimizations to improve SDA performance, automation, and cost efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience:

· Expert-level knowledge of Cisco SDA, Catalyst Center, ISE, and related technologies.

· Deep understanding of routing, switching, VXLAN, and LISP design principles.

· Experience with zero-trust networking, policy-based access, and enterprise segmentation.

· Proven success in leading large-scale enterprise networking projects.

· Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

· Relevant certifications such as CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or CCNP Enterprise preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -102025-406505