We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Tools Integration & Development Engineer to build and lead our network tools development capabilities. This is a key technical role that will directly influence how our network infrastructure is monitored, managed, and optimized.

You will play a pivotal role in developing and supporting essential network management solutions, including Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISR and Cisco Prime. If you have a strong background in network automation, tool integration, and software development for network operations, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We provide a flexible working schedule. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• 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.

• 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 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: 3-5 years of hands-on experience advanced configuring, implementing and deploying Cisco Network Management tools (Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center).

• Cisco Expertise: Deep understanding of Cisco network infrastructure, including routing, switching, wireless, and security.

• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or PowerShell.

• API Development: Experience with RESTful APIs and other integration methods.

• 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.

• Certifications: Cisco Certifications such as CCNP or CCIE are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience in developing and supporting essential network management solutions including Cisco ISE, Cisco Prime and Panorama.

• SolarWinds Expertise: Extensive experience with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), Network Configuration Manager (NCM), and other SolarWinds modules. • Experience with other network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). • Knowledge of cloud networking and related technologies. • Experience with database administration (e.g., SQL). • Experience with agile development methodologies.