SD-WAN Engineer

Talan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced SD-WAN Network Engineer to lead the deployment of a Fortinet-based SD-WAN solution across global sites. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams and local IT support, ensuring a secure and high-performing network. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in enterprise environments, a deep understanding of traditional WAN technologies, and strong communication skills. Competitive day rate offered for this 12-month contract based in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Fortinet SD-WAN solutions in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of traditional WAN technologies and their integration with SD‑WAN.
• Experience operating within enterprise‑scale, security‑conscious environments.

Responsibilities

• Roll out and integrate a new SD-WAN platform.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and local IT support.
• Deliver a secure, high-performance, and future-ready network.

Skills

Fortinet SD-WAN solutions delivery

MPLS and leased lines integration

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

IP addressing schemes

Network segmentation practices

Documentation skills

Stakeholder communication

Tools

FortiManager

SolarWinds

PRTG

Job description

Company Description

For more than 20years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations, supporting them and implementing their transformation projects in the UK and abroad. With a presence on four continents and a headcount of 5000 consultants, our ambition is to reach the billion turnover by the end of 2025.

In the UK, Talan count 500 employees on several site, the main being: London, Edinburgh and Chester, Leeds.

Job Description

Talan Consulting is working in partnership with a leading global investment bank to recruit an experienced SD-WAN Network Engineer for a major WAN transformation programme. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the deployment of a Fortinet-based SD-WAN solution across over 30 global sites.

As part of the infrastructure team, you will be instrumental in the rollout and integration of a new SD-WAN platform. The role involves close collaboration with global engineering teams, local IT support, and third‑party providers to deliver a secure, high‑performing, and future‑ready network.

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Qualifications

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience delivering Fortinet SD-WAN solutions in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of traditional WAN technologies (e.g., MPLS, leased lines) and their integration with SD‑WAN.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IP addressing schemes, and network segmentation practices.
• Experience operating within enterprise‑scale, security‑conscious environments with rigorous change control processes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in globally distributed teams.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Prior exposure to legacy WAN optimisation tools such as Ipanema.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Hands‑on experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., FortiManager, SolarWinds, PRTG).
• Industry certifications such as NSE4+, CCNP, JNCIS.
• ITIL knowledge and experience working within ITIL‑aligned environments.

Additional Information

Location: London, UK
Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP