SD-WAN Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of financial services is seeking an SD WAN Engineer with extensive experience in Fortinet solutions to deploy and manage new services across 30+ global locations. The role involves collaborating with various teams, ensuring effective performance and migration from existing technologies, and maintaining thorough documentation. Ideal candidates should have robust routing knowledge, experience in enterprise environments, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration and management of Fortinet SD-WAN devices.
• Ability to collaborate with network architects and teams.
• Experience troubleshooting network issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the technical deployment of SD-WAN across 30+ global sites.
• Maintain and update network documentation, including topology diagrams.
• Monitor and optimise SD-WAN performance using telemetry tools.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions

Deploying SD-WAN over traditional WAN technologies

Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

IP addressing and network segmentation

Working in enterprise environments with strict security

Communication and documentation skills

Job description

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A leading provider of financial services is seeking a solid SD WAN Engineer with experience of Fortinet solutions who can help implement and support these new services.

An experienced SD-WAN Network Engineer to join our infrastructure team as we transform our global WAN environment.

• Deliver the technical deployment of SD-WAN across 30+ global sites, following global standards and security protocols.
• Configure and manage Fortinet SD-WAN devices, ensuring seamless migration from Ipanema.
• Collaborate with network architects and global infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with the broader WAN strategy.
• Work with local teams to ensure site readiness, perform site surveys (as needed), and coordinate testing and failover validation.
• Maintain and update network documentation, including topology diagrams and change records.
• Monitor and optimise SD-WAN performance, using telemetry and analytics tools to ensure reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot network issues and liaise with internal teams and external vendors to resolve problems quickly.
• Support firewall and routing policies consistent with corporate standards.
• Participate in change management processes and contribute to project reporting and updates..

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions.
• Previous experience deploying SD-WAN over traditional WAN technologies (e.g. MPLS, leased lines).
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IP addressing, and network segmentation.
• Experience working in enterprise environments with strict security and change control processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a regional or global team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.