Ext-sdwan Architect

**SD WAN Architect**

**Type**: Remote, Full-Time

**Contract Type**: Contractor

**Company Overview**:
Our client is more than just a single-source IT provider. Their mission is to help companies, schools, and cities build smarter, safer communities through cutting-edge solutions in AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cyber-physical security. They offer a dynamic environment where passionate professionals embrace new challenges, foster continuous learning, and contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Joining their globally recognized team means your professional and personal growth is a top priority. The company fosters excellence, values diversity, and encourages ongoing development, empowering individuals to shape the future of IT solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Architect, design, and implement SD-WAN networks, with a focus on Cisco Viptela, Meraki, and Fortinet technologies.
- Review existing SD-WAN architectures to identify design gaps and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Offer technical leadership and insight for project deliverables, assisting with resource planning and project execution.
- Collaborate with architects from IP, Automation, and Security teams, as well as operations, to implement infrastructure and advance the SD-WAN strategy.
- Provide technical guidance to team members on key architectural decisions and platform technologies.
- Document and maintain technical standards for SD-WAN products and solutions.
- Approve system requirements and estimate project timelines to ensure timely completion.
- Analyze industry trends, vendor roadmaps, and market changes to evolve SD-WAN features and capabilities in alignment with business needs.
- Create scalable, reliable technical architectures that support business objectives.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline (required).

**Work Experience**:

- 7-9 years of experience in network engineering or equivalent expertise (required).
- 4-6 years of experience leading infrastructure technology projects (required).
- 7-9 years of experience with LAN/WAN routing protocols (required).
- 7-9 years of experience with QoS, MPLS, BGP, L3VPN/L2VPN, IGP, OSPF, OMP SD-WAN, VRRP (required).
- 7-9 years of experience with Next-Generation Firewalls and Zone-Based Firewalls (required).
- 7-9 years of experience in SD-WAN hybrid model deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting (required).
- 4-6 years of experience designing and managing multi-site SD-WAN migrations (required).
- 4-6 years of experience with virtualization technologies and hypervisors such as Xen, Hyper-V, KVM, or ESX (preferred).
- 7-9 years of expertise in network planning and optimization (required).

**Skills**:

- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage complex tasks independently.
- Proven experience in managing vendors and consultants effectively.

**Language Skills**:

- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).

**Licenses and Certifications**:

- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) within 1.5 years (preferred).
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) upon hire (required).
- Cisco Meraki Certification upon hire (required).
- Cisco SD-WAN Certification upon hire (required).
- Fortinet Certification within 1.5 years (preferred).

At ttg Talent Solutions, we believe in making a difference “One Person at a Time.
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