> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1158068-sd-wan-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1158068-sd-wan-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SD-WAN Engineer - **Company:** Ascii Group, LLC - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Failover, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Regression Testing, Ansible, Test Case, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Scripting, Pytest, Fortinet - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9e6929e6-a110-4096-a30a-ec86c91ff08b ## About the Role Minimum years of experience: 12+ years Ability to execute: Feature certification Regression testing Interoperability testing Failover and resiliency validation Security and policy testing Experience with: Lab topology setup Test case creation and execution Defect logging and triage Release readiness validation Certification evidence documentation Key Responsibilities Knowledge of: Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, static routing) IPSec tunnels, HA, segmentation, QoS, application steering Branch, hub, cloud, and multi-site SD-WAN scenarios Experience in Fortinet / Versa SD-WAN Products preferred Exposure to test automation tools / scripting such as Python, Ansible, Robot, pytest is desirable Onsite Lab / Certification Lead should additionally have Customer-facing certification governance experience Ability to define certification plans, entry/exit criteria, and release signoff Coordination with Telecommunication teams and Fortinet/Versa product/certification teams Education: Bachelor''s or Master of Engineering Must-Have Skills: * SD-WAN lab validation * Versa SD-WAN * SASE * Fortinet Secure Thanks & Regards ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? Deploy your cloud environments with Ansible & Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1607-dev-test-in-the-cloud-deploy-your-cloud-environments-with-ansible-terraform) - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)