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# Cisco SD-WAN & Network Specialist

- **Company:** Cisco
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, System Configuration, Data Centers, Network Security, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Smart Devices, Wide Area Networks, Dynamic Routing, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, Cisco
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-cisco-sd-wan-network-specialist-trabajos-en-demo-datos-10334424

## About the Role

+ Senior Tier: 6+ years of experience in enterprise IT network engineering.
 + Confirmed Tier: ~5 years of experience with demonstrated advanced technical expertise.
 * Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Expertise: Mandatory hands-on experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco Viptela fabrics (vManage, vSmart, vBond, edge devices).
 + Note: Candidates whose SD-WAN background is strictly limited to Cisco Meraki or basic cloud SD-WAN will not be considered due to the complexity of our architecture.
 * Advanced Routing Protocols: Expert-level mastery of BGP and OSPF, multi-VRF segmentation, dynamic routing, and complex overlay/underlay architectures.
 * Cross-Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of LAN topologies, Data Center interconnects, and enterprise security segmentation.

Requisitos valorables

 * High Autonomy: Ability to operate independently in a globally distributed team without micro-management.
 * Strong Communication: Professional fluency in English (spoken and written) to interact effectively with global peers, internal business partners, and third-party vendors.
 * Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Sound judgment on when to resolve complex issues through peer collaboration versus escalating to management.

Idiomas

English is a must

## Description

1. Build & Project Execution

 * Global Entity & Site Onboarding: Drive end-to-end WAN build activities for new site turn-ups, corporate acquisitions, office expansions, and data center integrations across international regions.
 * Complex Interconnectivity: Collaborate closely with local LAN and Data Center engineering teams to design and implement secure network segmentation, VRF mapping, and multi-cloud interconnectivity.
 * Traffic Engineering & Routing: Design and deploy robust dynamic routing topologies over diverse WAN transports to ensure optimal path selection, application delivery, and high availability.

2. Advanced Run & L3 Escalation

 * Deep-Dive Troubleshooting: Serve as the senior escalation point for complex network incidents, performance bottlenecks, routing loops, or failover issues that exceed L1/L2 Managed Service Provider (MSP) capabilities.
 * Direct Fabric Administration: Utilize direct write/admin access in regional fabrics to validate, test, and execute critical network changes when required.
 * Capacity & Service Optimization: Oversee WAN bandwidth evolutions, policy fine-tuning, and continuous infrastructure performance enhancements.

3. Vendor Governance & Autonomous Ownership

 * Autonomous Delivery: Independently manage assigned projects and client requests from initial requirement gathering through to execution, proactively mitigating risks and escalating to leadership only when blocked.
 * Stakeholder & MSP Engagement: Act as a technical liaison between internal business units, cross-functional IT teams, and external Managed Service Providers.