Senior Network Engineer (SD-WAN Deployment - Remote)

Job Summary

We are seeking a team of highly skilled Senior Network Engineers to support a large-scale SD-WAN deployment and upgrade project across 1,000+ locations. This role will focus on remotely overseeing installations, coordinating with field technicians, configuring network infrastructure, and ensuring seamless SD-WAN integration and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise networking, SD-WAN technologies, and remote troubleshooting in large, distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Remotely oversee installation and turn-up of SD-WAN appliances at customer locations.
• Support deployment and integration of SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites.
• Coordinate with on-site technicians and field engineers during implementation activities.
• Configure routing, switching, and network parameters to support SD-WAN deployments.
• Push configuration updates to network devices to accommodate new SD-WAN infrastructure.
• Perform pre-installation validation and post-deployment testing to ensure connectivity and performance.
• Troubleshoot network and deployment issues remotely and provide timely resolution.
• Monitor network performance and optimize traffic flow and segmentation.
• Maintain deployment documentation, configuration records, and status reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project management, operations, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, preferably supporting enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN deployments (e.g., VeloCloud, Cisco SD-WAN/Viptela, Fortinet, Aruba, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, NAT, VPNs).
• Experience working with enterprise networking vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Arista, etc.
• Experience coordinating with remote field teams and managing deployments across multiple sites.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in distributed network environments.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setup with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work night shifts to support global deployment schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale multi-site network rollouts (500+ locations).
• Knowledge of network security, firewalls, and segmentation strategies.
• SD-WAN or networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP, VeloCloud, Fortinet NSE, etc.).
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Prior experience in remote deployment or migration projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deployments simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Engagement Details

• Contract Duration: 4 Months (Potential Extension)
• Work Model: Fully Remote
• Shift: Night Shift (Monday – Friday)