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This is a deep technical role for an expert in Cisco routing, SD-WAN, and campus networking who can own complex infrastructure end to end - from design and deployment through day-two operations and escalated troubleshooting - across a global, multi-region estate.\nThe team is evolving toward a cloud-first, automation-led operating model. While this role is anchored in deep networking expertise, the ideal candidate brings - or is eager to build - automation and infrastructure-as-code skills, and will help modernise how we operate: replacing manual, repetitive work with codified, repeatable engineering. You will be a senior technical voice on the team, mentoring others and setting the standard for engineering quality.\nJob Responsibilites\nOwn routing across the global routing estate - design, implement, and operate enterprise routing (BGP, OSPF,), including internet edge, WAN, and inter-site connectivity. \nEngineer and operate the Cisco SD-WAN environment (Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela) - policy design, template management, onboarding new sites, and troubleshooting overlay/underlay issues. \nLead campus networking across the global office and lab footprint - access/distribution/core, wireless, and network access - delivering reliable, secure, high-performance connectivity. \nResolve escalated operational issues (Tier 3/4) - act as the senior escalation point for complex incidents, driving root-cause analysis and permanent resolution. \nDeliver new site builds, refreshes, and migrations - produce designs, interconnect matrices, and cutover plans; coordinate with vendors and installation partners through delivery. \nDrive network changes through structured change control - plan, risk-assess, and execute changes with appropriate testing, validation, and rollback. \nMaintain operational health through observability - use network monitoring and telemetry tooling to detect, diagnose, and pre-empt issues before they impact users. \nContribute to standards, runbooks, and documentation - raise the quality bar for how the team designs, operates, and hands off work. \nMentor junior engineers and share expertise - act as a technical mentor and multiplier across the team. \nSupport automation and modernisation - partner with automation/SRE colleagues to codify recurring tasks, moving the team from manual operations toward infrastructure as code. \nJob Requirements\n Routing\nExpert-level knowledge of enterprise routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, route redistribution, path selection, and policy-based routing. \nHands-on experience operating routing on Cisco platforms (IOS-XE, ASR/ISR, Catalyst 8000) at enterprise scale. \nStrong grasp of internet edge, WAN, and DIA circuit design, including working with service providers on connectivity and troubleshooting. \nSD-WAN\nDeep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela): control, management, and data plane; vManage/Catalyst Manager, vBond, vSmart. \nProven experience with SD-WAN policy design, template configuration, site onboarding, and overlay/underlay troubleshooting. \nUnderstanding of transport-independent design across MPLS, broadband, and cellular, with application-aware routing and QoS. \nNetworking\nExpert knowledge of campus LAN architecture: access/distribution/core, Layer 2/Layer 3 design, spanning tree, VLANs, and first-hop redundancy (HSRP/VRRP). \nStrong experience with Cisco campus switching (Catalyst 9000 series) or Juniper Switching. \nExpertise in enterprise wireless - design, deployment, and troubleshooting of Cisco wireless (WLC, Catalyst/Meraki or Juniper Mist access points), RF planning, and roaming. \nFamiliarity with network access control and segmentation (Cisco ISE, 802.1X, TACACS+/RADIUS). \nGeneral\nSignificant hands-on experience (typically 8+ years) in enterprise network engineering and operations, including a senior or lead technical role. \nDemonstrated ownership of complex, high-impact network infrastructure in a global environment. \nStrong troubleshooting discipline and structured incident-resolution skills under pressure. \nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to work across regions and mentor others. \nNice to Have\nThe following are not required, but will distinguish a strong candidate - particularly the automation and cloud capabilities that align with where the team is heading. \nScripting and automation experience - Python, Ansible, or similar - applied to network configuration or operations. \nExposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform) and network-as-code approaches. \nExperience with workflow automation and orchestration platforms such as n8n - building automated workflows that connect network tooling, APIs, and operational processes. \nFamiliarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI-agent integration - connecting AI assistants to network tools, data sources, and operational systems. \nFamiliarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD concepts for network change. \nExperience with network observability and telemetry platforms (e.g. ThousandEyes, NetScout, SolarWinds, LiveAction, streaming telemetry). \nCloud networking exposure across AWS, Azure, or OCI (transit, peering, cloud connectivity). \nInterest in AIOps or AI-assisted operations - using modern tooling to reduce toil and improve reliability. \nUnderstanding of SRE practices: SLOs, error budgets, and toil reduction. \nFirewall and security exposure (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto). \nRelevant certifications: CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure), Cisco SD-WAN specialisation, or equivalent. \nExperience with data-centre networking (Nexus, ACI) and load balancing / GSLB. \nCompensation:\nThe target salary range for this position is 147,900 - 220,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. 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