STAFIDE
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Recruiter Assigned harisankar.r@stafide.nl
- Industry Technology
- Function Others
- Work Experience 6-8 years
- City Eindhoven
- Country Netherlands
As a Senior SD-WAN Network Architect, you will:
- Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions for enterprise environments
- Lead the transition from traditional WAN infrastructure to modern software-defined networking architectures
- Oversee end-to-end SD-WAN implementation including design, deployment, migration, and optimization
- Manage and guide engineering teams during deployment of vManage, vBond, vSmart, and vEdge/cEdge components
- Lead Proof of Concept initiatives for new SD-WAN technologies, features, and enhancements
- Design and implement application-aware routing and cloud connectivity solutions
- Develop automation frameworks using Python, REST APIs, Terraform, and Ansible
- Drive Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Infrastructure as Code initiatives
- Define and enforce network governance standards, policy frameworks, and configuration templates
- Optimize SD-WAN environments for performance, scalability, security, and low-latency connectivity
- Collaborate with Network, Cloud, and Security teams to support enterprise-wide connectivity initiatives
- Support hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud networking integrations across enterprise platforms
- Create technical documentation, architecture standards, migration strategies, and operational procedures
What You Bring to the Table:
- 6–8 years of experience in enterprise networking and SD-WAN architecture
- Strong expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) technologies and architecture
- Hands-on experience with vManage, vBond, vSmart, vEdge, and cEdge deployments
- Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IPSec, and hybrid-cloud networking concepts
- Experience leading enterprise-scale SD-WAN migration and transformation programs
- Strong experience with network automation using Python and REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Knowledge of SD-WAN policy frameworks, overlay networking, and routing orchestration
- Experience integrating SD-WAN with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for large-scale network environments
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership capabilities
- Ability to work independently and lead complex engineering initiatives
You Should Possess the Ability to:
- Architect secure, scalable, and high-performing SD-WAN environments
- Lead complex network modernization and migration initiatives
- Drive automation and network infrastructure transformation programs
- Translate business requirements into robust network architecture solutions
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional infrastructure and security teams
- Troubleshoot complex routing, connectivity, and network performance issues
- Deliver enterprise networking solutions in fast-paced and dynamic environments
What We Bring to the Table:
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale SD-WAN transformation initiatives
- Exposure to modern cloud networking and automation technologies
- Collaborative and innovation-driven engineering environment
- Opportunity to lead strategic network modernization programs
- Continuous learning and career growth opportunities
Let’s Connect
Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.
Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar
Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :141
E-mail: aswin.d@stafide.nl
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