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You will be responsible for designing and implementing strategic network solutions, driving Cisco SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) initiatives, and ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity that supports critical business operations. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team working collaboratively with security, cloud, infrastructure, and service provider teams.\nIn this role, you will\nLead the architecture and design of enterprise WAN solutions across the EMEA region.\nDesign, deploy, and optimize Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (formerly Viptela) environments, including vManage, vSmart, vBond, and vEdge/cEdge technologies.\nOwn and administer the Cisco vManage platform, including template management, policy deployment, software lifecycle management, monitoring, and operational governance.\nDesign and implement centralized SD-WAN policies through vManage, including application-aware routing, segmentation, QoS, security policies, and traffic engineering.\nManage provisioning, onboarding, and configuration of SD-WAN edge devices using vManage templates and automation capabilities.\nLead WAN circuit migrations, upgrades, technology refreshes, and connectivity transformation initiatives.\nDesign and implement SASE/SSE solutions leveraging Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, or equivalent platforms.\nDevelop High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation (HLDs/LLDs), implementation plans, and change management documentation.\nDefine network architecture standards covering routing, security, segmentation, resiliency, and performance optimization.\nEnsure network platforms remain compliant with lifecycle standards through software upgrades, configuration governance, and operational best practices.\nCollaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure network services align with business and security requirements.\nCoordinate with service providers for circuit provisioning, renewals, upgrades, escalations, and SLA management.\nMonitor network performance, availability, and utilization, proactively identifying optimization opportunities and operational risks.\nTroubleshoot complex network issues across SD-WAN, routing, security, and connectivity domains, including vManage, vSmart, vBond, and edge devices.\nProvide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to engineering and delivery teams.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\n10+ years of Network Architecture and Design experience, including large-scale enterprise WAN environments.\nExcellent hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela).\nDeep expertise with Cisco SD-WAN technologies including vManage, vSmart, vBond, and vEdge/cEdge.\n5+ years of experience operating at a CCNP Enterprise level with a valid Cisco certification.\n3+ years of experience implementing and supporting SASE/SSE solutions such as Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, or equivalent platforms.\nStrong expertise in WAN architecture, routing, switching, network security, and enterprise connectivity.\nAdvanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, route maps, policy controls, ACLs, VPNs, IPsec, QoS, and network segmentation.\nExperience leading network transformation initiatives, software lifecycle management, and governance activities.\nStrong stakeholder management, vendor management, and communication skills.\nExperience leading network engineering, architecture, or transformation teams.\nThese will help you stand out\nExperience supporting global enterprise networks across multiple geographic regions.\nExperience with Azure and AWS networking, hybrid connectivity, and cloud integration.\nProficiency with network automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.\nExperience developing network standards, governance frameworks, and architecture roadmaps.\nStrong understanding of Zero Trust and modern SASE security architectures.\nIndustry-recognized networking and security certifications such as Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Zscaler, SASE/SSE, or cloud networking certifications.\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. 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