STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

SD-WAN Network Engineer (ID: 3710)

STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe  •  Eindhoven, NL (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description


As an SD-WAN Network Engineer, you will:

  • Design, implement, and support scalable and resilient Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solutions across enterprise environments.

  • Manage and troubleshoot core SD-WAN components including vManage, vSmart, vBond, ISR/ASR/Catalyst 8000v edge devices.

  • Own and resolve L2/L3 incidents, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and drive problem management for SD-WAN fabric and edge infrastructure.

  • Troubleshoot OMP adjacencies, TLOC extensions, BFD tunnel health, DTLS/TLS control connections, and IPsec data plane issues.

  • Configure and manage feature/device templates, centralized & localized policies, segmentation, QoS, VPNs/VRFs, and service chains.

  • Support ZTP onboarding, site migrations, golden configuration standardization, compliance checks, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery activities.

  • Work with overlay/underlay routing technologies including OSPF, ISIS, BGP redistribution, and underlay peering with MPLS/ISP providers.

  • Integrate SD-WAN with Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and third-party security services such as Zscaler/Prisma where applicable.

  • Perform deep-dive analysis using packet captures, telemetry, syslog, SNMP, NetFlow, and vManage analytics to optimize performance and stability.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 6–8 years of overall networking experience, with strong hands-on expertise in Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) technologies.

  • Solid understanding of SD-WAN architecture, fabric design, transport independence, and integrated security.

  • Experience with policy creation, segmentation, QoS, App-Aware Routing, SLA classes, and traffic engineering.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, tunneling, security, and cloud connectivity.

  • Hands-on exposure to Cisco ISR/ASR/Catalyst platforms and C8000v/CSR cloud edge deployments.

  • Knowledge of certificate lifecycle/PKI, upgrades, DR procedures, and operational runbooks.

  • Experience supporting enterprise WAN environments with incident management and production support responsibilities.

You Should Possess the Ability To:

  • Architect and support highly available SD-WAN network solutions for distributed environments.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex network issues across overlay and underlay infrastructures.

  • Manage routing, segmentation, and security policies while maintaining performance and compliance.

  • Support branch, data center, and cloud connectivity integrations.

  • Work independently on incident resolution, RCA, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional infrastructure and security teams.

  • Deliver support in onsite enterprise environments while handling operational and project-based responsibilities.

What We Bring to the Table:

  • Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Cisco SD-WAN transformation and support projects.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge networking technologies across WAN, cloud, security, and automation.

  • Challenging environment focused on network design, troubleshooting, migrations, and optimization.

  • Collaborative team culture with opportunities to contribute to critical infrastructure initiatives.

  • Long-term scope to work on cloud networking, advanced routing, and secure connectivity solutions.

Let’s Connect

Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.

Recruiter:

Hari Sankar R

Phone:

+31 20 369 0609 ; Extn : 147

Email:

harisankar.r@stafide.nl

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harisankar753/
STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

About STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau).

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Amstelveen, NL
Year Founded
2023
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