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Project Role :Infrastructure Engineer
Project Role Description :Assist in defining requirements, designing and building data center technology components and testing efforts.
Must have skills :Network Infrastructures
Good to have skills :NA
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
**Role Title:** Cisco Viptela SD-WAN SME / SD-WAN Build Engineer--### **Role Overview**The Cisco Viptela SD-WAN SME and Engineer will be responsible for the **design, deployment, and stabilization** of SD-WAN services across global enterprise networks as part of large-scale transformation and transition programs. The roles involve close collaboration with network architecture, cloud, and security teams to deliver a robust, secure, and optimized WAN infrastructure.### **Key Responsibilities*** Lead **High-Level Design (HLD)** and **Low-Level Design (LLD)** creation for Viptela SD-WAN solutions.* Define **migration and deployment strategies** for transitioning from legacy WAN to SD-WAN.* Configure and validate controllers (vManage, vBond, vSmart) and templates for large-scale rollout.* Oversee **integration with MPLS, Internet, and LTE** circuits ensuring redundancy and resiliency.* Collaborate with cloud and DC teams to implement **hybrid interconnect models** (Azure, GCP, AWS).* Conduct design reviews, optimize routing and QoS policies, and validate performance baselines.* Develop and maintain **SOPs, runbooks, and playbooks** for deployment and transition.* Mentor engineers and provide technical oversight during implementation and migration.#### **For SD-WAN Engineer*** Execute **build and configuration activities** for Viptela SD-WAN controllers and edge devices.* Perform **onboarding, site validation, and testing** based on approved LLD and build templates.* Support **cutover and migration** activities under SME guidance.* Perform **troubleshooting and root cause analysis** for SD-WAN connectivity and performance issues.* Maintain configuration baselines, documentation, and deployment checklists.* Ensure **adherence to SOPs, change management, and version control** standards.* Provide support for post-build validation and steady-state handover.--### **Required Technical Skills*** Hands-on expertise in **Cisco Viptela SD-WAN architecture and deployment** (vManage, vBond, vSmart, vEdge/cEdge).* Strong understanding of **routing protocols** (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and **overlay/underlay concepts**.* Experience with **SD-WAN policies**, traffic engineering, segmentation, and QoS.* Familiarity with **certificate management and control-plane security** within Viptela architecture.* Working knowledge of **cloud interconnects, IPsec tunnels, and transport redundancy models**.* Exposure to **automation tools** (Python, Ansible) and API-driven configuration preferred.* Experience in **enterprise-scale WAN migration and transformation projects**.### **Professional Competencies*** Strong analytical and diagnostic skills for complex network environments.* Excellent communication and documentation abilities.* Ability to coordinate with multi-regional teams in a follow-the-sun operating model.* Strong customer focus and ownership for delivery excellence.### **Certifications (Preferred)*** Cisco CCNP or **CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure / Service Provider)**.* Cisco **SD-WAN Specialist Certification**.### **Expected Deliverables*** HLD and LLD design documents.* Implementation build guides and configuration templates.* Migration and test plans.* SOPs, runbooks, and operational handover documentation.15 Years of completed education Qualification 15 years full time education