About the position
The Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer / Architect will provide technical leadership for the design, implementation and transition of Client’s Cisco Secure Access capability. The role will act as the senior technical authority for the solution, translating client’s security, connectivity and user-access requirements into a secure, resilient and operationally supportable architecture.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead the architecture, detailed design and implementation of Cisco Secure Access (CSA), aligned with SASE and Zero Trust principles.
- Define secure access patterns for users, devices, applications, Internet and private application access across Client’s hybrid environment.
- Lead technical integration with relevant Cisco and enterprise security technologies, including identity, endpoint, network and security controls.
- Define and review policies for secure Internet access, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), application access and remote connectivity.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership during configuration, testing, migration, troubleshooting and production transition.
- Work closely with Client security, network, infrastructure and application teams to identify dependencies, resolve technical issues and minimise operational disruption.
- Produce and maintain high-level and low-level designs, configuration standards, implementation documentation and operational handover material.
- Provide technical knowledge transfer and guidance to operational engineering and support teams.
Experience and qualifications:
- The resource should have strong practical experience with Cisco Secure Access, Cisco security technologies, SASE and Zero Trust architectures, supported by relevant Cisco certifications. Preferred credentials include CCNP Security, Cisco CyberOps, Cisco Secure Access specialisation and relevant SASE / Zero Trust certifications or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Desired Skills:
- Cisco Secure Access
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Lead Engineer / Architect
