Cisco SD-WAN Solutions Engineer

GDH; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH is seeking a senior Cisco SD-WAN Solution Architect to lead the design, validation, and deployment of large-scale enterprise SD-WAN solutions. You will review architectures and provide technical guidance to ensure deployments meet industry best practices.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, technology partners, and delivery groups to enable seamless implementation, operational excellence, and successful cutovers in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of enterprise networking or engineering experience.
• 5+ years hands-on Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela experience.
• Hybrid work availability and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate Cisco SD-WAN architectures for best practices and scalability.
• Assess topology, hub/mesh, routing, segmentation, and resiliency.
• Evaluate configurations, feature profiles, templates, and device models for efficiency.
• Identify architectural gaps, scalability concerns, and technical risks; propose remediation.
• Provide expert guidance on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela architecture and deployment.
• Support testing, deployment, and production readiness activities including cutover planning.
• Develop and maintain deployment standards, playbooks, and repeatable procedures.
• Lead architecture governance sessions and document risks, issues, decisions, actions.
• Communicate complex technical issues and solutions to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela

Catalyst SD-WAN architecture

IPsec and routing protocols

Architecture governance

Education

CCIE or equivalent Cisco networking

Tools

Catalyst 8500 series

Catalyst 8300 series

Job description

Role Summary
A Cisco SD-WAN Solution Architect is responsible for leading the design, validation, and deployment of large-scale enterprise SD-WAN solutions. This senior-level role involves independently reviewing architecture, providing technical guidance, and ensuring deployment aligns with industry standards and best practices. The architect collaborates closely with engineering teams, technology partners, and delivery groups to support seamless implementation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate Cisco SD-WAN architecture and detailed designs to ensure compliance with best practices and scalability requirements.
• Assess network topology, hub/mesh architectures, routing protocols, segmentation strategies, and resiliency configurations.
• Evaluate and recommend configurations, feature profiles, templates, and device models for operational efficiency.
• Identify architectural gaps, scalability concerns, and technical risks; propose remediation and standardization strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN / Viptela architecture, including configuration, deployment models, and troubleshooting.
• Support testing, deployment, and production readiness activities, including conducting readiness assessments and supporting cutover planning.
• Develop and maintain deployment standards, playbooks, and repeatable procedures for scalable SD-WAN implementations.
• Lead or participate in architecture governance sessions, documenting risks, issues, decisions, and action items.
• Communicate complex technical issues and solutions effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela.
• In-depth knowledge of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture, deployment, and platforms such as Catalyst 8500 and 8300 series.
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN features including IPsec, routing protocols, segmentation, multicast, QoS, and application-aware routing.
• Experience designing SD-WAN solutions in large, distributed enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to review, troubleshoot, and optimize SD-WAN configurations and deployment models.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently in complex transformation projects.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE or equivalent Cisco networking expertise are preferred.
• Availability for a hybrid work schedule.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 – $62.00 hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.