8+ years of experience in networking, with strong focus on SD-WAN
Proven experience designing large-scale SD-WAN environments (hundreds to thousands of sites)
Hands-on expertise with at least one SD-WAN technology (Cisco Meraki, Cisco SD-WAN, or Fortinet SD-WAN)
Strong automation and scripting experience (YAML, JSON, REST APIs, Python)
Requirements:
Design scalable, resilient SD-WAN architectures for enterprise and service provider environments
Architect secure connectivity including IPsec/AutoVPN overlays and Cloud on-ramps
Automate configuration and lifecycle management across various SD-WAN platforms
Define standards for multi-region, multi-tenant SD-WAN topologies and document technical standards
Job description
Architecture & Design
Design scalable, resilient SD-WAN architectures for enterprise and service provider environments (100+ to 10,000+ sites).
Architects, Design and implement SD-WAN networks mainly based on Cisco Viptela and Meraki technologies.
Interacts with other Architects (IP, automation, Security) and Operations to implement infrastructure and necessary designs to evolve the SD-Wan strategy.
Architect secure connectivity including:
IPsec / AutoVPN overlays
Segmentation (VRFs, VLANs, policies)
Cloud on-ramps (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Define standards for multi-region, multi-tenant SD-WAN topologies (hub/spoke, full mesh, hybrid cloud)
Document technical standards related to the SD-Wan product and solutions.
Produce high-quality HLDs/LLDs and reference architectures
Test new SD-Wan features under PoC environments to be deployed over production environment according to defined roadmaps.
Analyzes trends, news and changes related to the vendor's roadmap and works closely to the Product definition to evolve the features and capabilities as requested by the business.
Interact with the engineering team to execute change management for infrastructure, upgrades, etc.
Implement and provide technical demonstrations and use cases of the SD-Wan platforms and solutions.
Automation & Orchestration
Automate configuration and lifecycle management across:
Cisco Meraki (MX, MS, MR)
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Fortinet SD-WAN
Integrate with:
ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
Monitoring/observability tools
Inventory and CMDB systems
CI/CD & DevOps for Networking
Implement GitOps workflows for network deployments
Build CI/CD pipelines to validate, test, and deploy configurations
Enforce code reviews, versioning, and rollback strategies
Develop automated validation and compliance checks
Operational Excellence
Define scalable deployment models for large rollouts (bulk site provisioning)
Optimize deployment timelines and reduce manual intervention
Develop reporting and telemetry for:
Deployment success rates
Configuration drift
Network compliance
Lead troubleshooting of complex SD-WAN and automation issues
Act as technical lead and mentor for network and automation engineers
Define automation roadmap and best practices
Collaborate with product, operations, and customer teams
Drive innovation in network automation and service delivery
Ensure network infrastructure is working at optimal levels to support the SD-Wan Infrastructure's availability by assuring version updates plans and execution, infrastructure resource monitoring and upgrade plans and execution, etc.
Education & Experience:
8+ years of experience in networking, with strong focus on SD-WAN
Proven experience designing large-scale SD-WAN environments (hundreds to thousands of sites)
Hands-on expertise with at least one:
Cisco Meraki
Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
Fortinet SD-WAN
Strong automation and scripting experience:
YAML / JSON data modeling
REST APIs and API integrations
Python
Experience with:
GitHub / Git workflows
CI/CD pipelines
Workflow automation tools (n8n, Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
Strong experience with LAN/WAN routing protocols.
Demonstration of CCNP/CCNP SP (CCIP)/CCIE level (or higher) knowledge (or vendor alternatives) is a must (required or comparable level).
