SD-WAN Technical Architect / Engineering Lead

We are seeking an experienced SD-WAN Technical Architect / Engineering Lead to drive the architectural vision and engineering execution of a global Cisco SD-WAN environment. This is a high-impact technical leadership role focused on transforming legacy routing environments into modern, scalable, software-defined WAN solutions., Architect and design scalable Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions for global enterprise environments Lead the deployment and engineering of SD-WAN controllers including vManage, vBond, and vSmart Oversee implementation of edge devices such as vEdge and cEdge routers Drive Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives for advanced SD-WAN capabilities and emerging technologies Lead SD-WAN migration and modernization projects from design through production rollout Optimize SD-WAN fabric performance, resiliency, security, and low-latency connectivity Define governance standards, centralized/localized policies, and configuration templates Architect automation frameworks using Python, REST APIs, Terraform, and Ansible Enable Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and NetDevOps-driven infrastructure automation Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and infrastructure teams globally

6-8 years of experience in Enterprise Networking and Cisco SD-WAN Expert-level knowledge of Cisco Viptela SD-WAN architecture Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSec, and hybrid-cloud networking Hands-on experience with SD-WAN controller deployment and orchestration Proven experience leading SD-WAN migration projects and POCs Strong scripting and automation experience using Python and REST APIs Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible Strong troubleshooting, architecture, and engineering leadership capabilities Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cloud OnRamp for AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of SASE integrations including Zscaler or Cisco Umbrella CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification Cisco DevNet Professional certification