Title: Cato SDWAN Engineer
Location: Onsite - Decatur AL
Duration: Contract
Key Responsibilities:
- Requirement Gathering & Analysis
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
- Conduct gap analysis and feasibility studies for network infrastructure enhancements.
- Network Design & Solution Architecture
- Develop high-level and low-level network designs (HLD & LLD) based on project requirements.
- Design and architect network solutions using Cato SD-WAN Azure vWAN Cisco ISE and Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Ensure solutions align with industry best practices and security standards.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) & Documentation
- Prepare BOM for network components and ensure all required materials are accounted for.
- Document network designs configurations and implementation plans.
- Deployment & Implementation
- Execute end-to-end deployment of network and security solutions as per the design.
- Configure integrate and optimize network devices and services.
- Perform testing and validation to ensure the solution meets business objectives.
- Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for network and security incidents.
- Work with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues.
- Optimize network performance and ensure security compliance.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting
- Engage with customers vendors and internal teams for seamless project execution.
- Provide regular updates technical reports and progress tracking to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Hands-on experience with:
- Cato SD-WAN solution
- Azure vWAN architecture & connectivity
- Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for network access control
- Palo Alto Firewalls (policy configuration security rules and threat management)
- Strong expertise in traditional routing & switching technologies (BGP OSPF VLANs VRFs QoS etc.).
- Experience in designing and deploying network security solutions in enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid network architectures.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: CCNP PCNSE Cato Certified Engineer Azure Network Engineer or equivalent.
- Experience in working with large-scale network transformation projects