Network Data Engineer- Cisco meraki

Role & responsibilities

8+ years of experience in network engineering and data analysis, with strong exposure to Cisco Meraki environments

Hands-on experience with:

Meraki Dashboard configuration (Switching, Wireless, Security & SD-WAN)

Network monitoring and telemetry tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog)

Strong understanding of:

TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP basics)

Network performance tuning and troubleshooting methodologies

Experience with automation and scripting (Python preferred) for data extraction and reporting

Exposure to REST APIs and Meraki APIs for automation and integration

Ability to analyze large volumes of network data and derive actionable insights

Familiarity with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Managementexperience in network engineering and data analysis, with strong exposure to Cisco Meraki environments

Hands-on experience with:

Meraki Dashboard configuration (Switching, Wireless, Security & SD-WAN)

Network monitoring and telemetry tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog)

Strong understanding of:

TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP basics)

Network performance tuning and troubleshooting methodologies

Experience with automation and scripting (Python preferred) for data extraction and reporting

Exposure to REST APIs and Meraki APIs for automation and integration

Ability to analyze large volumes of network data and derive actionable insights

Familiarity with ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

Manage and configure Cisco Meraki network infrastructure (Switches, APs, MX Security Appliances)

Extract, analyze, and interpret network data using Meraki APIs and monitoring tools

Develop automation scripts for:

Network health checks

Configuration validation

Performance reporting

Perform proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of:

Network performance issues

Connectivity and latency concerns

Implement and optimize SD-WAN, VPN, and security policies

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (EUC, Security, Cloud teams) for integrated solutions

Maintain documentation for network architecture, configurations, and RCA reports

Support governance reporting and KPI tracking (uptime, latency, packet loss, etc.)