We are hiring a Lead Network Engineer - SD-WAN & AIOps Specialist to strengthen Cisco SD-WAN operations with automation, observability, and AIOps practices. You will scale WAN connectivity across enterprise and cloud, correlate events and telemetry, and deliver reliable SD-WAN services—apply today

Responsibilities

- Architect and implement full lifecycle management of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, including Cisco SD-WAN Manager (vManage), Controller (vSmart), Validator (vBond), and Edge routers (cEdge/vEdge)
- Implement Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Plug-and-Play (PnP) templates to expand deployments across campuses, branches, and colocation facilities
- Set up Cisco Cloud OnRamp for SaaS and IaaS to provide application-aware path selection and multi-cloud connectivity
- Ensure service uptime by managing control component certificates, executing on-demand snapshots, and running automated software upgrades
- Integrate AI/ML capability frameworks within Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) and Cisco ThousandEyes to deliver deep visibility and proactive issue prevention
- Implement Day-0 through Day-N automation using Python, Ansible, and Terraform via Cisco SDKs and REST APIs
- Analyze telemetry, NetFlow, and streaming logs to build predictive baselines, optimize bandwidth consumption, and forecast capacity
- Apply Security-by-Design with application-aware routing, micro-segmentation, zones, and centralized SASE structures




- Troubleshoot and tune complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 policies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD, QoS, and IPsec/GRE encapsulation

Requirements

- Broad experience totaling 8–12 years, with 5+ years focused on Cisco SD-WAN engineering and 3+ years dedicated to automation and observability
- Deep understanding of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture and operations, including vManage APIs and the Overlay Management Protocol (OMP)
- Demonstrated ability in Python scripting, REST API integration, and automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- Advanced expertise in AIOps, event correlation, telemetry, and observability tools like ThousandEyes, Grafana, and Dynatrace
- Working proficiency with Linux, Docker/KVM hypervisors, and development environments used to interface with system APIs
- Hands-on knowledge of packet capture analysis (Wireshark) and core services such as DHCP, DNS, PKI, and AAA/RADIUS security
- Strong background supporting enterprise Cisco routing/switching, including at least 2–3 years emphasizing Cisco SD-WAN solutions and network automation
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Nice to have

- Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation (ENSDWI)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Cisco Certified DevNet Associate / Qualified

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