Job Description

Senior Network Engineer – Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Start Date: 15 May 2026

Contract Duration: 23 Months

Experience: 6–8 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

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

Implementation & Deployment

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

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

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

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

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

Support & Troubleshooting

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

Continuous Improvement

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

Must-Have Skills

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

Additional Technical Knowledge

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

Core Competencies

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

Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands (Onsite/Hybrid as applicable)