Consulting Engineer – SDA, SDWAN, ACI

Cisco

Consulting Engineer at Cisco designing and deploying SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. Leading complex engagements with major enterprises and leveraging AI and automation for delivery efficiency.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing Cisco enterprise networks, including SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions. Proficient in leveraging automation tools and mentoring early-career engineers to enhance delivery efficiency and technical capabilities.

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Cisco SD-AccessCisco SD-WANRouting & SwitchingCCNP CertificationAutomation and Programmability

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Hard Skills

Network DesignNetwork DeploymentNetwork OptimizationTechnical Issue ResolutionTest Environment CreationMigration PlanningImplementation PlanningDocumentation CreationPythonAnsible

Soft Skills

Customer EngagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Cisco AIAutomation ToolsTerraformREST APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP Certification

Industry Keywords

SD-AccessSD-WANNexus Data Centre TechnologyEnterprise Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsiblePythonSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, deployment, migration, and optimization of complex SD-Access, SD-WAN, and Routing & Switching solutions for strategic customers.
Serve as the focal point for technical issues, including product/software vulnerabilities, escalations, and case resolution in partnership with TAC.
Engage in customer solution discussions — connecting proposed solutions to business priorities.
Create customer-facing documentation, migration plans, and implementation plans aligned to CX standards; build complex test environments to validate designs.
Leverage Cisco AI and automation tools to drive delivery efficiency, contribute reusable intellectual capital, and mentor early-career engineers on the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's + 5 years, Master's + 3 years of related experience, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Active CCNP certification (Enterprise track preferred).
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying Cisco enterprise networks (Routing & Switching, SD-WAN, or SD-Access or Nexus DC).
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: Cisco SD-Access or Cisco SD-WAN/Meraki or Nexus Data Centre Technology.
Working knowledge of automation and programmability (Python, Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities