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)
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 Skills Essential Strong expertise in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela
Proven hands-on experience with: vManage
vBond
vSmart
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
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