SD-WAN Implementation Engineer

Recruiterhiring; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiterhiring is seeking an experienced SD-WAN Implementation Engineer on a WSC basis to design, configure, and manage SD-WAN solutions such as Versa, Fortinet, and Cisco in global enterprise environments.

The role requires hands-on SD-WAN deployment, troubleshooting, and documentation, with the ability to collaborate across client teams and perform Day 0–Day 2 activities and runbooks for scalable operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in SD-WAN networking.
• Hands-on experience with Versa SD-WAN, Fortinet SD-WAN and related platforms.
• Certifications preferred: Versa/Fortinet/Cisco SD-WAN, CCNP/CCIE, NSE or equivalent.
• Experience with cloud connectivity and hybrid networks.

Responsibilities

• Build, run and operate leading SD-WAN solutions (Fortinet, Versa, Cisco).
• Configure, implement, and troubleshoot SD-WAN in enterprise environments.
• Manage SD-WAN head ends and orchestrator deployments at DC and DMZ.
• Perform Day 0, Day 1 and Day 2 activities and create runbooks.
• Collaborate with client teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Monitor and optimise SD-WAN performance and provide L3/L4 support.

Skills

SD-WAN expertise

Versa SD-WAN

Fortinet SD-WAN

Cisco Viptela

BGP/Ospf/EIGRP

MPLS/VPNs/IPsec

WAN optimisation

L3/L4 troubleshooting

Global client communication

Documentation/PM reports

Tools

Versa SD-WAN

Fortinet SD-WAN

Cisco Viptela

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced SD-WAN Implementation Engineer to join our team on a WSC basis. The role requires hands-on expertise in designing, configuring, and managing SD-WAN solutions such as Versa, Fortinet, and other leading platforms. The candidate will work closely with clients to deploy, maintain, and optimise SD-WAN infrastructure across global enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, Run and Operate leading SDWAN solutions like Fortinet, Versa, Cisco etc.
• Prior experience in SDWAN SME roles.
• Configure, implement, and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions (Versa, Fortinet, etc.) in enterprise environments
• Experience with Implementing SDWAN logical builds (Head ends, Orchestrator) at DC and DMZ.
• Knowledge of Conducting comprehensive post-build checks, including end-to-end SDWAN functional & integration testing and checkpoint completions
• Perform integration of SD-WAN with existing WAN, LAN, and security infrastructures
• Perform Day 0, Day 1 and Day 2 activities and create runbooks for them
• Collaborate with client teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Monitor, manage, and optimise SD-WAN performance for reliability and scalability
• Provide L3/L4 level support, root cause analysis, and incident resolution.
• Work on network migrations, upgrades, and new deployments
• Document configuration standards, network diagrams, and operational procedures
• Support multi-region deployments with a focus on Dallas and LATAM client sites
• Collaborate with security and network operations teams to ensure compliance with policies and standards
• Continuously monitor all SDWAN solution headend components, tracking alerts, alarms, KPIs, reliability, and resiliency metrics
• Project Management and Proficiency in building Project reports will be an added advantage.

Required Skills & Experience

• 510 years of proven experience in networking with a focus on SD-WAN technologies
• Strong hands-on expertise with Versa SD-WAN, Fortinet SD-WAN, and exposure to other vendors (Cisco Viptela, Silver Peak, etc. preferred)
• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, VPNs, firewalls, and IPsec tunnels
• Experience with WAN optimisation, QoS, and traffic engineering
• Knowledge of cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid network models.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across network layers (L2–L4)
• Excellent communication skills to work with global client teams
• Expertise in building technical documentation and Project Management reports.
• Certifications preferred: SD-WAN vendor certifications (Versa/Fortinet/Cisco), CCNP/CCIE, NSE, or equivalent.
• Experience with Fortinet SDWAN is preferred and mandatory.