Customer Delivery Architect, 10+ years exp, SP routing platforms, architectural and validation expertise

Cisco

. Provide technical leadership and drive validation strategy for next-generation Service Provider networks .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBangalore • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates deep architectural and validation expertise in Cisco Service Provider routing platforms, with a strong foundation in software programmability and automation scripting. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and engage effectively with senior leadership and customers.

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Cisco Service Provider Routing PlatformsTest Automation FrameworksExpert-Level Cisco Certification (CCIE)Python ProgrammingCustomer-Facing Consulting

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Hard Skills

Validation StrategyEnd-to-End TestingTraffic Performance ValidationRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Test Automation

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationTechnical LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsExecutive Presentation

Tools & Technologies

Cisco IOS-XRSpirent TestCenterKeysight/Ixia IxNetworkCisco pyATS/GenieCI/CD Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIE Service ProviderCCIE Enterprise/Routing & Switching

Industry Keywords

Service Provider NetworksRouting ArchitecturesValidation ExpertiseInfrastructure as CodeTest Automation as Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership and drive validation strategy for next-generation Service Provider networks
Translate validation outcomes and testbed findings into business risk mitigation strategies for senior leadership
Lead end-to-end testing of Service Provider routing architectures, Cisco IOS-XR 64-bit releases, SRv6, BGP EVPN, and Routed Optical Networking
Build high-fidelity customer simulations in SVS test laboratories
Architect continuous test automation frameworks using Cisco pyATS/Genie, CXTM, and CI/CD pipelines
Serve as technical escalation authority and partner with Cisco Product Engineering to triage defects and validate patches
Support pre-sales scoping, Statements of Work, Level of Effort models, and Joint Test Plans on Record
Mentor consulting engineers across the global SVS organization
Collaborate with customer Principal Architects, Cisco Account Teams, and CX Technical Leaders
Author, review, and approve Detailed Test Plans, Joint Test Plans on Record, Method of Procedures, and End of Test Reports
Validate traffic performance, line-rate throughput, QoS behavior, and failover convergence using Spirent TestCenter and Keysight/Ixia IxNetwork
Drive Infrastructure as Code and Test Automation as Code adoption
Lead root cause analysis using packet captures, router debug logs, and telemetry streams
Author whitepapers, test methodology playbooks, and reusable test suites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, or equivalent, plus 10–15+ years of relevant experience
Deep, hands-on architectural and validation expertise in Cisco Service Provider routing platforms and network operating systems
Proven experience in customer-facing consulting, technical leadership, or solution architecture roles engaging with senior-level decision makers
Expert-level Cisco certification (CCIE Service Provider or CCIE Enterprise/Routing & Switching) or equivalent proven industry standing is strongly desired
Foundation in software programmability and automation scripting, including Python, REST APIs, and JSON/YAML
Exceptional written and verbal communication, executive presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong architectural understanding and hands-on validation expertise across at least two SP domain areas
Ability to operate with high autonomy and determine validation methods and frameworks
Experience serving as a trusted technical advisor to leadership and customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to grow and build on a global scale
Collaboration with a worldwide network of experts
Employee engagement excellence