Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer

Paradigm Technology is looking for a Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer to assist with the design and implementation of the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN solution across an enterprise network. The role involves providing technical expertise in deploying Cisco SD-WAN at scale and ensuring compliance with enterprise best practices and federal mandates.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing functional architectures for SD-WAN connectivity across multiple remote sites
• Develop and implement configurations for Cisco 4K and 8K routers and the SD-WAN control plane/UI (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly vManage) hosted in the cloud
• Provide consultation on best practices for configuration, security, and compliance
• Provide support during design and implementation phases, with an in-service date later this year
• Collaborate with enterprise to design SD-WAN architecture connecting multiple remote sites
• Create and implement configurations for Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager and Cisco 4K/8K routers
• Validate configurations against enterprise best practices and federal mandates (EO 14028, OMB M-22-09)
• Provide guidance on SD-WAN operational best practices and ensure that KT is performed at project close to ensure company resources are able to maintain the newly deployed production systems

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in enterprise SD-WAN design and implementation
• Capability of designing functional architectures, implementing configurations, and delivering actionable recommendations suitable for enterprise operational and compliance requirements
• Active Confidential (SF86) clearance or higher prior to engagement
• Real-world experience deploying Cisco SD-WAN in large-scale enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of BGP, ASNs, and Cisco networking hardware (4K and 8K routers)
• Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager and related configuration tools
• Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP Enterprise, Cisco SD-WAN Specialist)