Lead SD-WAN & SASE Design Authority

Nasstar; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider seeks a Technical Design Authority for Secure Networks to deliver customer network transformations. This role requires expertise in SD-WAN and SASE, fostering trusted advisor relationships, and providing high-quality designs. Candidates should demonstrate robust design skills and experience guiding implementation. The position is home-based, offering flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package including 25 days' holiday and health cash plans.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + Your Birthday Off

Flexible working arrangements

Virtual working empowerment

Top tech provided for staff

4x annual salary life assurance

Health cash plan

Retail discounts from major brands

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-site SD-WAN / SASE transformations as lead designer.
• Proven 'trusted advisor' relationships with enterprise or public-sector customers.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN / SASE / ZTNA including troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs for SD-WAN and SASE.
• Act as Design Authority across project phases, providing technical governance.
• Run customer workshops to translate business drivers into technical decisions.

Skills

Fortinet SD-WAN & SASE

Routing & overlays

Firewalling & security

LAN / WAN & Wi-Fi

Cloud & edge

Customer‑centric communication

Pragmatic delivery-minded

Education

Fortinet NSE 4–7 (or progress toward)

Cisco / Juniper routing certs (CCNP, JNCIS / JNCIP)

Security certs (e.g. CISSP, GIAC)

Job description

A technology services provider seeks a Technical Design Authority for Secure Networks to deliver customer network transformations. This role requires expertise in SD-WAN and SASE, fostering trusted advisor relationships, and providing high-quality designs. Candidates should demonstrate robust design skills and experience guiding implementation. The position is home-based, offering flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package including 25 days' holiday and health cash plans.