Job Description
Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Design Authority with deep expertise in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) to lead the design, governance, and technical assurance of enterprise-scale WAN transformation programmes.This is not a general network engineering or firewall implementation role. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven hands-on and architectural experience specifically with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela, operating as a technical authority within complex, highly regulated environments.The role requires strong leadership across architecture, governance, stakeholder engagement, and solution assurance, with the ability to define and validate strategic SD-WAN designs for mission-critical environments.Mandatory Experience Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela Candidates must demonstrate recent, hands-on project experience with:Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (formerly Viptela)vManagevBondvSmartSD-WAN policy design and segmentationOverlay/underlay architectureWAN transformation and migration strategyEnterprise-scale deployment governanceThe above experience must be clearly evidenced within project work history and not simply listed as generic skills.Key Responsibilities Act as the technical design authority for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solutionsLead end-to-end WAN architecture and design assurance activitiesDefine SD-WAN strategy, governance, standards, and best practicesReview and approve low-level and high-level designsProvide technical leadership across delivery, engineering, and operational teamsEngage with senior stakeholders, security teams, and enterprise architectsEnsure solutions align with regulatory, security, and operational requirementsSupport complex migration, transformation, and integration activitiesProvide escalation support for critical technical issues and design challengesRequired Technical Skills Essential Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / ViptelaProven hands-on experience with: vManagevBondvSmartWAN edge deployment and policy controlEnterprise routing and switchingBGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN technologiesNetwork segmentation and secure WAN architectureDesign governance and technical assuranceLarge-scale enterprise or multi-site network transformationDesirable Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or equivalent)Experience integrating SD-WAN with security platforms and cloud environmentsITIL or enterprise governance exposureAutomation and infrastructure-as-code exposureTPBN1_UKTJ