Cisco SD-WAN Engineer

Tyto Athene, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the deployment and management of Cisco SD-WAN solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of network technologies and protocols, ensuring optimal performance and security within a dynamic enterprise environment. You will collaborate closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing expert guidance and support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in configuring and managing SD-WAN solutions, along with a strong background in network security. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and professional growth, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Assistance

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on Cisco SD-WAN.
• Expertise in routing protocols and WAN technologies.
• Strong knowledge of network security protocols and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions across multiple environments.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot SD-WAN related issues.
• Document network architecture and best practices.

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN

BGP

OSPF

IPSec

Routing Protocols

VPN

Network Security

Linux Administration

Network Management Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

SolarWinds

Junos Space

Job description

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Tyto Athene is searching for a Cisco SD-WAN Engineer to provide technical support for the design, deployment and maintenance of SD-WAN solutions within an enterprise environment. As a Cisco SD-WAN Engineer, you will be a part of a team that interacts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers and vendors. You will be a subject matter expert (SME) in Cisco SD-WAN technologies, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of WAN infrastructure across multiple environments (DEV/TEST and Production). In this role, you will provide technical assistance, administer configurations, support testing, recommend enhancements, and troubleshoot issues related to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, deploy and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN formerly known as Viptela or Meraki)
• Work closely with DRSN engineers and site personnel for coordinating deployments and maintenance actions.
• Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
• Provide expertise in SD-WAN overlay/underlay networking, including BGP, OSPF, IPSec tunnels, and application-aware routing.
• Implement and maintain Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager/vManage, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller/vSmart, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Validator/vBond, and Edge routers.
• Configure and manage Quality of Service (QoS), security policies, and segmentation within the SD-WAN fabric.
• Assist IA personnel regard network security and compliance requirements.
• Perform installation, testing, and validation of network components both remotely and on-site.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot SD-WAN related issues, and optimize WAN connectivity.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and best practices.
• Support deployments, upgrades, and migrations as required.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of overall related experience or Master with 10+ years. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in remotely configuring networking or transport devices.
• Strong experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN/Viptela or Meraki)
• Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and WAN technologies.
• Ability to interpret network topology diagrams and implement configuration changes.
• Experience in in-band and out-of-band network management.
• Strong knowledge of VPN, IPSec, and on-premises deployment of SD-WAN Infrastructure.
• Security+ Certification.
• Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance.
• Must possess current DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II (Security+CE)
• Proficiency with Cisco IOS-XE, vManage, and Network automation tools.
• Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) experience.
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security certification.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN policy-based routing, traffic engineering, and performance monitoring.
• Experience in network security protocols, TLS, PKI, and Zero Trust models.
• Proficiency with network management tools such as SolarWinds or Splunk.
• Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices: Cisco Catalyst 8300, Cisco Catalyst 8500, Cisco 1000 ISRs, General Dynamic KG175
• Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: SolarWinds or Junos Space
• JNCIA or JNCIP
• Proficiency with RADIUS, SNMP, and NTP protocols
• General knowledge of TLS and PKI

Clearance:

Travel:

• 10%

Location:

• Ft Meade, MD
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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