Senior Cisco SD-WAN Architect for Large-Scale Deployments

Akkodis; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Cisco SD-WAN Solution Architect with deep expertise in enterprise SD-WAN architecture, design assurance, and large-scale deployment. You will independently review designs, guide customers, and drive scalable, production-ready solutions across complex environments.

Ideal candidates will have extensive Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela experience, knowledge of Catalyst platforms, and a track record delivering large-scale transformations.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in enterprise networking, architecture, or engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on Cisco SD-WAN / Viptela experience.
• Deep expertise in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN architecture and deployment.
• Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst 8500 and 8300 platforms.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and validate Cisco SD-WAN architecture and designs against industry best practices.
• Assess topology, hub/mesh architecture, routing, segmentation, resiliency, multicast, and configuration strategies.
• Review Feature Profiles, Configuration Groups, Site Persona, Device Variable models for scalability and consistency.
• Identify architectural gaps, risks, configuration sprawl, and scalability concerns.
• Recommend standardization, automation, and orchestration improvements.
• Ensure architecture supports repeatable deployment across diverse site types and networks.

Skills

Cisco SD-WAN

Architectural review

Hub-spoke topology

Routing & segmentation

Scripting/Automation

Stakeholder comms

Tools

vManage

Templates

Policy design

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Cisco SD-WAN Solution Architect with deep expertise in enterprise SD-WAN architecture, design assurance, and large-scale deployment. You will independently review designs, guide customers, and drive scalable, production-ready solutions across complex environments.

Ideal candidates will have extensive Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela experience, knowledge of Catalyst platforms, and a track record delivering large-scale transformations.