We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SD-WAN Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of large-scale SD-WAN solutions. The ideal candidate must possess deep technical knowledge in SD-WAN routing and switching, a track record of delivering robust SD-WAN architectures, and excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable SD-WAN architectures for large enterprise environments.
- Lead SD-WAN deployment projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with network engineers, architects, and business teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on expertise in SD-WAN routing and switching configurations.
- Evaluate and recommend SD-WAN vendors and solutions based on performance, security, and scalability.
- Prepare high-level and low-level design documentation and maintain architecture diagrams.
- Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of SD-WAN deployments.
- Stay current with emerging SD-WAN technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in designing and deploying large-scale SD-WAN architectures.
- In-depth knowledge of SD-WAN routing and switching protocols.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices in SD-WAN environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela), Versa, or VMware VeloCloud are a plus.
Language Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time
