SD-WAN Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of financial services seeks an SD-WAN Project Engineer to implement and support new services across global sites. This role involves technical deployment, configuration of Fortinet devices, and collaboration with network teams to enhance WAN environments. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in SD-WAN solutions and a solid understanding of network protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions.
• Previous experience deploying SD-WAN over traditional WAN technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the technical deployment of SD-WAN across 30+ global sites.
• Monitor and optimise SD-WAN performance using analytics tools.
• Troubleshoot network issues and liaise with internal teams.

Skills

Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN solutions

Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Experience in enterprise environments

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Job description

Job Description

SD-WAN Project Engineer, Fortinet, 3rd Party, WAN, MPLS- 6 Months +

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

Essential:

• 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.

SD-WAN Project Engineer, Fortinet, 3rd Party, WAN, MPLS- 6 Months +

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