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.
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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 ExperienceCisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela
Candidates must demonstrate recent, hands-on project experience with:
* Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (formerly Viptela)
* vManage
* vBond
* vSmart
* SD-WAN policy design and segmentation
* Overlay/underlay architecture
* WAN transformation and migration strategy
* Enterprise-scale deployment governance
The 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 solutions
* Lead end-to-end WAN architecture and design assurance activities
* Define SD-WAN strategy, governance, standards, and best practices
* Review and approve low-level and high-level designs
* Provide technical leadership across delivery, engineering, and operational teams
* Engage with senior stakeholders, security teams, and enterprise architects
* Ensure solutions align with regulatory, security, and operational requirements
* Support complex migration, transformation, and integration activities
* Provide escalation support for critical technical issues and design challenges
Required Technical SkillsEssential
* Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela xsngvjr
* Proven hands-on experience with:
o vManage
o vBond
o vSmart
o WAN edge deployment and policy control
* Enterprise routing and switching
* BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN technologies
* Network segmentation and secure WAN architecture
* Design governance and technical assurance
* Large-scale enterprise or multi-site network transformation
Desirable
* Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or equivalent)
* Experience integrating SD-WAN with security platforms and cloud environments
* ITIL or enterprise governance exposure
* Automation and infrastructure-as-code exposure