We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Tools Integration & Development Lead to build and lead our network tools development capabilities. This role is critical in developing and supporting essential network management solutions including Cisco ISR, Cisco Prime, Cisco Catalyst Center, SolarWinds, and Panorama.

If you have a passion for network automation, integration, and leadership, this is a great opportunity to make a significant impact.

This job is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

We provide a flexible working schedule with the option of working hybrid.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of network tools developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive tools integration strategy to optimize network management, monitoring, and automation.
• Cisco Tool Implementation & Deployment: Design, implement, and deploy Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Cisco ISE, and Cisco Prime solutions.
• SolarWinds Expertise: Configure, customize, and manage SolarWinds network monitoring and management tools.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows to streamline network management tasks.
• Integration & API Development: Design and develop integrations between various network management tools using APIs and other integration methods.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for network management tools.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for network management tools and processes.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure network management tools are configured and maintained in accordance with security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Vendor Management: Liaise with Cisco and SolarWinds vendors for support, updates, and product information.Capacity Planning: Provide capacity planning and performance analysis for network management tools.

For This Role You Will Need:
• Experience: 10 years of hands-on experience implementing and deploying Cisco Network Management tools (Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), Cisco ISE, Cisco Prime) and SolarWinds.
• Cisco Expertise: Deep understanding of Cisco network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and security.
• SolarWinds Expertise: Extensive experience with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), Network Configuration Manager (NCM), and other SolarWinds modules.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or PowerShell.
• API Development: Experience with RESTful APIs and other integration methods.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of developers.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Certifications: Cisco Certifications such as CCNP or CCIE are highly desirable.