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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SD-WAN Engineer - **Company:** Job Cloud Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Configuration Management, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, High-Level Architecture, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Multi-protocol Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Microsoft PowerPoint, Ansible, SAP Sales and Distribution, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Juniper, Git, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c3885e4f-68c6-408f-a8d9-dd214303602f ## About the Role The client has not yet selected an SD-WAN vendor and is currently evaluating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela), Juniper Mist, and Arista VeloCloud. They are looking for a senior, hands-on engineer with deep expertise in one SD-WAN platform (Cisco Viptela/Catalyst SD-WAN preferred) who can intelligently discuss the other platforms. They are not looking for a generalist with shallow knowledge across all vendors., * Prioritize hands-on SD-WAN configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting experience. This is a builder/implementer role, not a strategy or PowerPoint architect. * Strong expertise in one SD-WAN platform: + Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) - Preferred + Juniper Mist WAN Assurance / Session Smart Router + Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN * Candidates should be able to read and interpret High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). They do not need to be the original author of the designs. * Strong enterprise networking fundamentals including: + BGP (Route Reflection, Communities, Policy) + OSPF + IPSec + QoS * Experience participating in vendor evaluations, Proof of Concepts (POCs), or SD-WAN bake-offs is highly desirable. * Looking for senior-level engineers with excellent communication skills who can explain technical tradeoffs to customers and stakeholders. * Experience migrating from DMVPN/MPLS to SD-WAN is a strong plus. * Include a clear pay range in all job postings (WWT Pay Transparency requirement). * Remove all end-client references from any candidate-facing communication or job postings. Candidates do not need experience with all three SD-WAN platforms listed in the job description. The client is seeking a strong expert in one platform who is willing and able to transfer that knowledge across other vendor technologies. This is NOT an Architect-level role. The ideal candidate is a Senior, hands-on SD-WAN Engineer with current experience performing: * Configuration * Deployment * Troubleshooting * Reading and interpreting High-Level Designs Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) experience remains the preferred background., The primary focus is hands-on SD-WAN engineering experience, with Cisco being the preferred platform. * Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN * Juniper Mist WAN Assurance and Session Smart Router * Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN, * Expert-level experience in enterprise networking with deep routing and switching fundamentals. * Demonstrated experience with BGP overlay designs including route reflection, communities, and policy control. * Strong working knowledge of OSPF, IPSec, and traffic engineering concepts. * Proven ability to lead WAN transformation initiatives from design through implementation and operational transition. * Experience collaborating with operations teams and supporting production environments during high-impact events. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to varied audiences., * Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN * Juniper Mist WAN Assurance and Session Smart Router * Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN * Git-based configuration management with peer review workflows * Ansible for network configuration management * Python for automation and SD-WAN controller API integration * Network security platforms including next-generation firewalls and SASE-related services ## Description The Senior SD-WAN Network Architect will provide architectural leadership and hands-on delivery for modern WAN transformations. This role partners closely with customer stakeholders, implementation teams, and operations to design, deploy, and transition resilient SD-WAN solutions into steady-state operations., * Provide architectural fluency across Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Juniper Mist WAN Assurance with Session Smart Router, and Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN. * Lead design and hands-on deployment for at least one SD-WAN platform in production environments. * Design and implement enterprise routing and switching solutions including BGP, OSPF, IPSec, and Quality of Service. * Develop policy constructs, multi-VRF designs, and network segmentation strategies. * Author High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), maintaining architectural decision records with clear design rationale. * Create test plans, validation procedures, and execute design verification activities. * Produce as-built documentation, test results, and Day 2 operational runbooks for customer NOC handoff. * Execute migrations from legacy WAN architectures such as DMVPN and traditional MPLS to SD-WAN platforms. * Integrate SD-WAN solutions with inline next-generation firewall technologies and adjacent security architectures including Secure Service Edge (SSE) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). * Implement cloud on-ramp connectivity for at least one major cloud provider. * Serve as a senior technical responder during deployments, escalations, and complex troubleshooting bridge calls. ## Related Videos - [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) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Tips on mastering remote job interviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/23-tips-on-mastering-remote-job-interviews) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)