Senior Cisco Network Engineering Architect Job at NIVA Digital, Louisville, KY

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  • NIVA Digital
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking highly skilled  Senior Cisco Network Engineering Architects to lead and oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of enterprise network infrastructure. This role will focus on Cisco’s advanced networking solutions, with a strong emphasis on Wireless, DNA Center (DNAC), Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD). The ideal candidate will act as a strategic liaison between our internal teams and managed service providers (MSPs), ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing network environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement advanced Cisco networking solutions across wireless, security, and identity platforms.
  • Provide day-to-day oversight and governance of network architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT and security strategies.
  • Develop and document high-level and low-level network designs, future-state architectural roadmaps, and network topology standards.
  • Define, establish, and implement best-in-class network policies, procedures, and configuration baselines.
  • Develop and maintain runbooks and operational playbooks for repeatable and consistent network operations.
  • Act as a senior-level liaison between internal stakeholders and external Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of network services.
  • Lead network optimization and transformation efforts by leveraging Cisco DNAC, ISE, and Firepower FTD.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other network engineers and support staff.
  • Stay current with industry trends and Cisco technologies to ensure solutions remain modern, secure, and efficient.

Requirements

Required Technologies & Expertise

  • Cisco Wireless – design and deployment of enterprise wireless networks.
  • Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)– automation, assurance, and policy-based network management.
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)– access control and identity management.
  • Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)– Next-Gen Firewall and advanced threat protection (highly preferred) .

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant certifications or equivalent experience considered.
  • 8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture, including hands-on design and implementation of Cisco technologies.
  • Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or Cisco Certified Specialist (preferred).
  • Proven experience developing network architecture documentation, runbooks, and policy guidelines.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise network security, segmentation, and access control best practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

  • CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or Security
  • Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Design or DNA Specialist
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Benefits

This is a 6 months contract to hire role. 

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Job Tags

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