SD-WAN Architect

Job Title: SD-WAN Architect

Duration: 12 Weeks

Location: Remote

NOTE: It's a bank, so the cutovers are usually done after hrs. 6pm - 3am est. There will be 1 weekend that we know of that will require all hands-on deck over Father s Day weekend.

Certification Required: CCIE Routing & Switching (Active)

~400 Switch Details, 48 port SFP switches, 10 and 25gb, 7280 R2 platform moving to R3, Adding new uplinks, TOR switches, small handful of 30gb switches.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced SD-WAN Architect to lead the design and deployment of enterprise-scale, multi-site SD-WAN implementations. This is a short-term, high-impact engagement requiring deep technical expertise, architectural leadership, and hands-on deployment experience. The ideal candidate must hold an active CCIE Routing & Switching certification and demonstrate proven leadership in guiding engineering teams through complex network transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performing SD-WAN solutions for multi-site enterprise environments.
• Lead end-to-end SD-WAN deployment strategies including assessment, planning, design validation, migration, and optimization.
• Provide architectural oversight for routing, switching, WAN edge, and security integration.
• Drive best practices for network segmentation, redundancy, high availability, and performance optimization.
• Lead and mentor a team of network engineers throughout deployment and migration phases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless rollout and minimal business disruption.
• Review existing infrastructure and recommend modernization strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise networking standards, governance, and security policies.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide expert-level escalation support.
• Develop architectural documentation, implementation guides, and knowledge transfer materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Active CCIE Routing & Switching certification (mandatory).
• Extensive experience designing and deploying SD-WAN solutions across multiple geographic locations.
• Strong expertise in enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, VPNs, QoS, and WAN optimization.
• Proven experience leading network engineering teams in large-scale deployments.
• Deep understanding of LAN/WAN architecture, network security, and cloud connectivity integration.
• Strong stakeholder communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with leading SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela, VMware SD-WAN, Fortinet, etc.).
• Prior experience in large enterprise or global network environments.
• Experience in network transformation or modernization initiatives.