Cisco SDA/ISE Network Implementation Specialist (ID#5077)
Vancouver, B.C. (Hybrid)
TimeNew Value Solutions, a national IT consulting company, is seeking a Cisco SDA/ISE Network Implementation Specialist to support the deployment of cutting-edge network infrastructure at the New St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. The consultant will play a critical role in designing, validating, and implementing Cisco SDA fabric and Cisco ISE architecture in a large-scale healthcare environment.
Responsibilities:
- Validate and update the SDA Fabric and Cisco ISE network design based on Phase 1 proof-of-concept results.
- Lead the planning, installation, configuration, and optimization of Cisco network infrastructure including Catalyst Center, Nexus Server Farm, Super Core, and WAN services.
- Manage the deployment of up to 550 edge switches across 51 telecommunications rooms and two main equipment rooms.
- Configure key network services such as DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and IP addressing across SDA Fabric and underlay.
- Design and implement secure access controls, segmentation, and automation using Cisco ISE and DNA Center.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive test plan for SDA and ISE implementations across clinical and non-clinical systems.
- Provide technical support for onboarding clinical equipment, end-user devices, and ensuring operational readiness.
- Collaborate with CTIS and PHC project teams, document all network implementation processes, and support knowledge transfer.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer or network engineering or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise network infrastructure.
- 5–10 years of specific experience deploying Cisco SDA Fabric and Cisco ISE in complex environments.
- 10 years of proven success delivering large-scale Cisco networks, preferably in healthcare or similarly regulated sectors.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center, LAN automation, Border/Fusion node configuration, and integration of clinical systems.
- Proficiency with enterprise network services including DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and security policies.
- Cisco certifications such as CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Security are required or strongly preferred; CCDE is considered an asset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while engaging multiple stakeholders.
- Comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines during installation, activation, and commissioning phases.
If you have this expertise, and are able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
ID# 5077
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