Network Engineer

Job Title- Cisco SD WAN Architect

Location- New York/ New Jersey

Job Description-

Seeking a skilled Network Engineer with experience in Cisco networking technologies and deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN solutions.

The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable SD-WAN architectures leveraging Cisco's enterprise networking portfolio.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architectures for large-scale enterprise environments

Configure, integrate, and maintain Cisco ISR/ASR routers, vEdge/cEdge devices, and vSmart/vBond controllers

Leverage Cisco vManage for centralized control, monitoring, and analytics of SD-WAN fabric performance

Integrate SD-WAN solutions with existing enterprise network and security infrastructure (firewalls, WAN, MPLS, and cloud connectivity)

Implement and maintain routing and segmentation policies in alignment with security and compliance standards

Perform software upgrades, feature enhancements, and patch deployments across SD-WAN components

Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for SD-WAN and WAN-related incidents

Plan and execute migrations from traditional WAN to SD-WAN environments

Collaborate with cross-functional network, security, and cloud teams to implement end-to-end solutions

Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, and configuration repositories

Mentor peers on best practices and design principles for Cisco SD-WAN deployments
Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) technologies
Formal training, certification, or work experience in network infrastructure and IT systems
Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco routers, switches, and controllers (ISR/ASR, Catalyst, Nexus)
Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), QoS, and VPN technologies
Experience with Cisco vManage, vSmart, and vBond for centralized SD-WAN management
Understanding of security integrations (IPSec, firewall policies, ZBF, segmentation)
Knowledge of network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus
Minimum of 5 years in network engineering roles, with at least 2 years dedicated to Cisco SD-WAN
Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise networks
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting Preferred Qualifications Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or CCNP SD-WAN
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience with Cisco DNA Center and Zero Trust/SASE frameworks
Familiarity with cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) using SD-WAN
Automation and programming (Python, REST APIs, Ansible)
Experience in large enterprise or financial sector environments