Senior Network Engineer – Cisco SD-WAN

Senior Network Engineer Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Eindhoven Netherlands
Start Date: 15 May 2026
Contract Duration: 23 Months
Experience: 68 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) to lead the design deployment and optimization of enterprise network solutions. This role involves end-to-end ownership of SD-WAN transformation initiatives across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Architecture

• Lead the design of Cisco SD-WAN solutions aligned to business and technical requirements
• Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) in line with enterprise architecture standards
• Create Bill of Materials (BOM) and detailed network design documentation

Implementation & Deployment

• Execute SD-WAN rollouts across multiple sites (Greenfield & Brownfield)
• Configure and validate:
  • vManage
  • vSmart
  • vBond
  • Edge devices (routers)
• Drive seamless migration from legacy WAN to SD-WAN

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Develop deployment guides operational runbooks and technical documentation
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions for operations teams

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) operations teams and customer stakeholders
• Engage with Technology Landscape Owners (TLOs) and Project Managers
• Participate in project planning risk assessments and change management

Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide L3 support during and after deployment
• Troubleshoot complex SD-WAN and network integration issues

Continuous Improvement

• Identify automation and optimization opportunities
• Stay updated with the latest Cisco SD-WAN features and best practices

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
• Expertise in:
  • SD-WAN policies & templates
  • vManage vSmart vBond
  • Edge device configuration
• Proven experience in:
  • Network design documentation (BOM HLD LLD)
  • End-to-end network transformation projects

Additional Technical Knowledge

• WAN Routing technologies
• LAN / WLAN environments
• Firewalls
• Infoblox (IPAM DNS DHCP)

Core Competencies

• Network Engineering (WAN Technologies)
• Solution Design & Architecture
• Stakeholder Communication
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

Location

Eindhoven Netherlands (Onsite/Hybrid as applicable)