Network Architect

· Provide architecture, design, and implementation expertise across:

o Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

o Juniper Mist WAN Assurance & Session Smart Router

o Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN

· Lead SD-WAN transformation initiatives from design through deployment and operational handoff.

· Design and implement enterprise routing and switching solutions utilizing:

o BGP

o OSPF

o IPSec

o Quality of Service (QoS)

· Develop network segmentation strategies, policy frameworks, and multi-VRF architectures.

· Create and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and architectural decision documentation.

· Develop test plans, validation procedures, and perform solution verification activities.

· Produce operational documentation, deployment records, and Day-2 support runbooks.

· Lead migrations from traditional WAN architectures including MPLS and DMVPN to modern SD-WAN platforms.

· Integrate SD-WAN solutions with next-generation firewall technologies and security architectures such as SASE and SSE.

· Design and implement cloud on-ramp connectivity for major cloud platforms.

· Serve as a senior technical resource for complex troubleshooting, escalations, and deployment support.

Do you have experience in Traffic engineering?, We are seeking a Senior SD-WAN Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and modernization of enterprise WAN environments. This role is ideal for a highly experienced network architect with deep expertise across multiple SD-WAN platforms and a proven track record delivering large-scale WAN transformation initiatives., · Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise network architectures.

· Strong hands-on SD-WAN design and deployment experience.

· Experience working with all three of the following platforms:

o Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

o Juniper Mist WAN Assurance & Session Smart Router

o Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN

· Advanced expertise in:

o BGP routing and policy design

o OSPF

o IPSec

o Traffic engineering

o Enterprise routing and switching

· Proven success leading WAN modernization and migration projects.

· Experience supporting production environments and collaborating with Network Operations teams.

· Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

· Git-based configuration management and version control workflows

· Ansible for network automation and configuration management

· Python scripting and API integration

· Network automation and orchestration tools

· Next-generation firewall technologies

· Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions

· Cloud networking and connectivity architectures

· Minimal after-hours support requirements; this role is focused on architecture and engineering rather than deployment operations.

· Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale network modernization initiatives within a highly collaborative technical environment.

Pay: $73.99 - $75.15 per hour