Cisco SD-WAN Engineer / Architect
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Job description
SD-WAN Architecture & Design
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Design scalable, secure, and resilient Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions.
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Architect SD-WAN fabrics with:
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Transport independence
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Integrated security
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Application-aware routing
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High availability and resiliency
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Define and enforce global configuration standards and governance frameworks.
Engineering Leadership
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Lead technical deployment activities for:
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vManage
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vBond
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vSmart
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vEdge / cEdge devices
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Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams.
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Support enterprise-wide SD-WAN migration initiatives.
POC & Innovation
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Lead Proof of Concept (POC) evaluations for new SD-WAN capabilities and enhancements.
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Evaluate advanced technologies including:
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Cloud OnRamp for SaaS/IaaS
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Application-aware routing
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Secure cloud connectivity
Lifecycle Engineering & Optimization
- Drive continuous improvements to SD-WAN performance, security, and operational efficiency.
- Optimize low-latency and hybrid-cloud connectivity across global environments.
- Ensure platform stability, scalability, and operational excellence.
NetDevOps & Automation
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Architect and implement automation solutions using:
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Python
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REST APIs (vManage APIs)
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Terraform
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Ansible
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Enable Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cisco SD-WAN Engineer / Architect to lead the design, engineering, and optimization of a global SD-WAN environment. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on driving the transition from traditional routing infrastructures to modern software-defined WAN architectures using Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN technologies, advanced routing, network automation, and large-scale enterprise migrations., * Expert-level experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture and engineering.
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Strong understanding of:
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Overlay networking
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Control plane orchestration
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Policy-based routing
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Advanced routing and switching expertise including:
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BGP
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OSPF
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EIGRP
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IPSec
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Proven experience leading:
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Enterprise SD-WAN migrations
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Complex network transformation initiatives
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Technical POCs and lab validations
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Strong automation and scripting experience using:
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Python
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REST APIs
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Terraform
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Ansible
Preferred Skills
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Experience with:
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Cloud OnRamp for AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Zscaler integrations (SASE)
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Cisco Umbrella
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Relevant certifications such as:
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CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
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Cisco DevNet Professional