SD-WAN Network Architect (Security Clearance

• Design and implement hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures across AWS, Azure, OCI, and private cloud environments.
• Lead Cisco SD-WAN architecture, deployment, and optimization across enterprise environments.
• Design secure and scalable connectivity using VPNs, private circuits, cloud on-ramps, and backbone routing.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Build highly available, resilient, and secure network solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Design routing, load balancing, and traffic engineering strategies for enterprise applications.
• Improve network observability using monitoring, telemetry, and analytics platforms.
• Develop network standards, architecture documentation, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and cloud connectivity issues.
• Present and advocate architectural designs to technical and executive stakeholders.

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures across AWS, Azure, OCI, and private cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco SD-WAN, cloud networking, routing, automation, and secure, scalable network design. This role also requires the ability to communicate architectural strategies and present technical solutions to both technical teams and business stakeholders., * 8-10+ years of enterprise networking experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, OCI, and private cloud networking.
• Strong expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, vBond, vSmart, policies, templates).
• Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EVPN, routing, and WAN technologies.
• Experience with hybrid connectivity, cloud networking, VPNs, and private circuits.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or similar).
• Experience with network monitoring and observability tools such as SolarWinds.
• Knowledge of cloud security, segmentation, encryption, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Experience designing high-availability and fault-tolerant enterprise networks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Desired Skills

• CCNP, Cisco SD-WAN Specialist, or cloud networking certifications.
• Experience with SASE and cloud firewall/NVA solutions.
• Experience supporting cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud DNS architectures.
• Familiarity with A10, AVI/NSX ALB, or cloud-native load balancers.
• Experience working in FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments.