Cisco DNAC Engineer- (Pune/Bengaluru-Hybrid)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) Engineer with strong project implementation exposure and working knowledge of enterprise network architecture.

The role involves deploying and building large scale campus network infrastructure using Cisco DNAC and Cisco ISE across multiple locations. The selected candidate will participate in setting up network environments from the initial stage rather than maintaining an already running network.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) in enterprise environments
• Build network infrastructure from scratch across large multi site networks (hundreds of locations)
• Onboard network devices (switches, routers, wireless devices) into DNAC
• Configure and implement Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for authentication and policy enforcement
• Execute network provisioning, automation, and policy based access using DNAC
• Support Software Defined Access (SDA) deployment
• Perform Plug and Play (PnP) provisioning and zero touch deployments
• Work with architecture and project delivery teams during rollout
• Troubleshoot issues during deployment and migration phases
• Prepare implementation documentation and handover to operations team

Required Skills

• Hands on implementation experience in Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
• Working knowledge of Cisco ISE
• Experience in campus LAN / WLAN deployment
• Network device onboarding and provisioning
• Understanding of Software Defined Access (SDA)
• Strong routing and switching fundamentals (VLAN, STP, OSPF basics)