SDWAN Network Engineer

Natobotics; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in network solutions is seeking an SDWAN Network Engineer for a one-year fixed-term contract in Bournemouth. This hybrid role involves evaluating and designing network architectures, deploying hardware, and optimizing performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on SDWAN technologies and relevant certifications. Join a team that values innovation and technical excellence, enhancing network systems across various environments.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of IT networking experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Network Design and planning experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate network requirements and create scalable network architectures.
• Lead the deployment and configuration of network hardware/software.
• Analyze and improve network performance for operational efficiency.

Skills

Network Design

SDWAN knowledge

Performance Optimization

Routing

Switching

MPLS

IP management tools

Education

Cisco CCNP/CCIE certification

Tools

FortiGate SDWAN

Cisco Nexus

ACI Infrastructure

Job description

Role: SDWAN Network Engineer

Location: Bournemouth, UK(Hybrid)

Duration:1 year FTC

Network Design

• Evaluate network requirements and collaborate with teams to create scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures
• Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation
• Lead the deployment and configuration of network hardware/software
• Create implementation runbooks
• Automate deployment of configuration and validation across network landscape
• Integrate new technologies into existing network systems to enhance performance and reliability
  
  

Performance Optimization

• Analyze and improve network performance to ensure seamless operational efficiency
• Identify and implement best practices for network management and security
  
  

Technical Expertise

• SDWAN knowledge (operational plane: Management Plane, orchestration plane, control plane, data plane) and working experience on FortiGate SDWAN.
• Migration experience of SDWAN and its deployment to another vendor.
• Advance routing for SDWAN.
• Experience on LAN/WAN, DC Technologies for installations, upgrades, and migration activities - Routing, Switching, and MPLS.
• Good experience in using Cisco Nexus and ACI Infrastructure.
• Hands-on with LAN/WAN technologies like Vlan, VTP,STP,HSRP IPSec VPN, MPLS, Lease Line, OSPF,BGP, VDC,VPC.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, and IP management tools; familiarity with scripting and APIs as they relate to network automation.
  
  

Required Skills

• 8 - 10 years of IT networking experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Minimum 5 Years of Network Design and planning experience
• Relevant certifications: Cisco CCNP/CCIE.