Senior Network Engineer - Software-Defined Access (SDA)
Siemens
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Job Title: Senior Network Engineer - Software-Defined Access (SDA)
Department: Network Engineering / IT Infrastructure
Motivation and Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with a deep understanding of Software-Defined Access (SDA) technology to join our Siemens Healthineers IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in implementing, administering, maintaining and solution designing complex enterprise network deployments with a focus on modern SDN technologies.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead the development and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure network solutions based on Cisco SDA and other SDN-based infrastructure.
- Collaborate with internal teams to operate, adjust, and optimize policy-based automation and segmentation across the network.
- Provide strategic guidance on network transformation projects, including adoption of SDA, automation, and security architectures.
- Analyze network traffic, performance metrics, and make proactive adjustments to improve system stability and reliability.
- Ensure network implementations and configurations comply with design and industry best practices, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as escalation points for operational teams, with strong troubleshooting skills drive resolution of incidents.
- Provide network SME operational break/fix support for Priority 1/Major service outages.
- Provide regular status reports, project updates, and network health reports to management.
- Mentor and develop junior network engineers and administrators.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest networking trends and technologies, particularly those around SD-WAN, SDA, SDN, and automation.
Qualifications and experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years in network engineering and solution designing, with a focus on enterprise-level networking solutions.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco SDA technology, including Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst switches, and Cisco Wireless LAN controllers.
- Deep knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), network automation, and network security.
- Proficient in network protocols, including BGP, OSPF, LISP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
- Experience with network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and policy-driven networks.
- Experience with Cisco SDA, Cisco Meraki, VMware NSX, or other SD-WAN and SDN technologies.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) with a focus on enterprise networks or network design (preferably with a focus on SDA).
- Cisco DNA Center, SD-WAN, or SD-Access certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud-based networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid networking solutions and automation tools like Ansible, Python, or SaltStack for network management and orchestration.
- Knowledge of cloud-native networking and integration with hybrid cloud environments.
Profile and skills:
- Your ability to lead discussions on relevant business topics in English and German language is the basis for efficient and eye-level communication with colleagues and partners worldwide
- You have excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- You have strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders on management level.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- You are able to identify risks, document them and communicate along developed mitigation measures.
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