SD-WAN Engineer
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Work Model: Hybrid
Start Date: 01 June 2026
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Experience Required: 6–8 Years
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SD-WAN Engineer to lead the architectural vision and engineering execution of a global SD-WAN environment. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on transitioning legacy networking infrastructure to a modern, software-defined WAN architecture.
The ideal candidate will oversee the full SD-WAN lifecycle, including architecture, Proof of Concept (POC), deployment engineering, automation, optimization, and continuous enhancement of the global network fabric.
Key Responsibilities
SD-WAN Architecture & Design
- Design scalable, resilient, and secure Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions
- Develop WAN architectures with transport independence and integrated security
- Define global SD-WAN standards, templates, and policy frameworks
Technical Leadership
- Lead and guide engineering teams during SD-WAN deployments and migrations
- Oversee deployment and configuration of:
- vManage
- vBond
- vSmart
- vEdge/cEdge devices
- Provide technical governance and ensure best practices across the environment
Proof of Concept & Innovation
- Lead technical evaluations and Proof of Concept initiatives
- Assess and implement advanced SD-WAN capabilities including:
- Cloud OnRamp
- Application-aware routing
- Secure internet breakout solutions
Automation & NetDevOps
- Architect and implement automation solutions using:
- vManage APIs
- Python
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Enable Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and automated policy management
- Improve operational efficiency through infrastructure automation
Lifecycle Engineering
- Drive continuous improvements and optimization activities
- Ensure high performance, low latency, scalability, and network resilience
- Support modernization initiatives across the WAN environment
Required Skills & Experience
- Expert-level experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
- Strong knowledge of SD-WAN overlay architecture and control plane orchestration
- Advanced expertise in:
- Proven experience leading large-scale SD-WAN migrations
- Strong experience with REST APIs and Python automation
- Hands-on experience in enterprise networking and hybrid-cloud connectivity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cloud OnRamp for AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with Zscaler (SASE) or Cisco Umbrella integrations
- Experience with DevLab or POC environments
- Relevant certifications such as:
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- Cisco DevNet Professional
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is a technically strong networking professional with deep SD-WAN expertise, strong automation capabilities, and proven experience leading enterprise-scale network transformation initiatives.
