Senior Wired Network Engineer (Design & Implementation – Cisco SD-WAN)

SCALIS; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Contract length: 3 months (extension可能

Job summary

Bold Business is seeking a highly experienced Senior Wired Network Engineer to lead design, validation, and hands-on implementation of a large scale WAN modernization across 600+ retail locations. You will architect, validate, and deploy enterprise-grade solutions using Viptela SD-WAN and Cisco IOS-XE, while guiding junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role demands strong strategic thinking and executional capability in remote environments, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in large-scale enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute network upgrades across 600+ distributed retail sites following established design and deployment frameworks.

Skills

Wired network engineering

Viptela SD-WAN

Cisco IOS-XE

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

Network design & architecture

Leadership/mentoring

Network automation (Ansible/Python)

Tools

Ansible

Python

DNA Center

Job description

Senior Wired Network Engineer (Design & Implementation – Cisco SD-WAN)

About BOLD Business

Bold Business is a US-based global business process outsourcing (BPO) firm with over 25 years of experience and $7B+ in client engagements. We help fast-growing companies scale through smart talent strategies, automation, and technology-driven solutions.

About the job

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly experienced Wired Network Engineer with both hands-on implementation and network design/architecture expertise to support a large-scale network modernization project across 600+ retail store locations .

This role requires a strong blend of strategic network design validation , architecture-level problem-solving , and hands-on implementation in complex enterprise WAN environments leveraging Viptela SD-WAN and Cisco IOS-XE technologies.

If you can operate at both architectural and executional levels —designing, validating, and deploying enterprise-grade WAN solutions—this project is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and execute network upgrades across 600+ distributed retail sites following established design and deployment frameworks
• Design, validate, and refine enterprise network architectures and configuration templates before deployment
• Ensure network solutions align with enterprise standards, scalability, and security best practices
• Implement and optimize configurations on Viptela SD-WAN and Cisco IOS-XE platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced WAN connectivity and performance issues across hybrid environments
• Collaborate with architecture, operations, and implementation teams to ensure seamless rollout execution
• Provide technical and design guidance to junior engineers and implementation partners
• Document network design decisions, rollout progress, configuration updates, and technical findings

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in large-scale enterprise environments
• Proven network design and architecture experience (preferably in distributed or multi-site environments)
• Deep expertise in Viptela SD-WAN (design, configuration, and troubleshooting)
• Strong proficiency with Cisco IOS-XE routing and switching
• In-depth understanding of WAN architectures, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and network performance optimization
• Demonstrated ability to lead network design validation and execute implementation with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote setup

Nice to Have:

• Experience leading large-scale or multi-site network design and upgrade projects
• Background in retail or other distributed enterprise environments
• Certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, CCIE, or Cisco SD-WAN certifications
• Familiarity with network automation/orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, DNA Center)
• Contract length: 3 months (with potential extension based on project scope and performance)
• Work setup: Fully remote

Preferred Skills

Experience leading large-scale or multi-site network design and upgrade projects