SD-WAN Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX - On-site, 5 days per week
Role Type: Contract (1-year engagement)

About Our Client

Founded in 1990, our client has grown from a small product reseller into a global technology solutions provider generating billions of dollars in annual revenue and employing thousands of people worldwide. The organization partners with many of the world’s leading technology manufacturers and maintains top-tier certifications to deliver hardware and software solutions that help large public and private organizations discover, evaluate, architect, and implement advanced technology. It serves well-known brands across the globe and is consistently recognized as one of the largest privately held companies in the country and among the best places to work in its industry. Through its Advanced Technology Center, the company gives customers and partners access to more than 100 racks of equipment for hands-on testing in areas such as big data, cloud computing, mobility, networking, security, and storage, along with demos, workshops, labs, proofs of concept, advisory services, and training delivered on-site or virtually.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled SD-WAN Engineer to join their team in a contract capacity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), and will play a crucial role in optimizing network performance and enhancing connectivity across multiple locations.
In this role, the SD-WAN Engineer will support the ongoing operation of security infrastructure tied to the client''s products, including configuration, updates, and support. The position is based on-site at the customer''s premises, where the engineer will work closely with customer personnel and the client''s support team.
Due to the highly specialized nature of this engagement, deep knowledge of SD-WAN and ADVPN functionality on the FortiGate firewall platform — using the latest mature features — is required, including experience orchestrating those configurations through FortiManager. Fortinet-specific SD-WAN and ADVPN features are a must.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage SD-WAN solutions to ensure reliable and efficient connectivity.
Configure network devices and perform regular system updates.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to understand network needs and provide technical support.
Oversee network deployment and maintenance operations.
Ensure network security and compliance with industry standards.
Prepare, review, and validate client product configurations.
Develop and maintain best-practice diagnostic procedures to ensure effective operations and maintenance.
Investigate and resolve problems in collaboration with customer personnel and the client''s support team.
Perform network-related testing to verify operation within the customer''s environment.
Troubleshoot network issues and act as a local point of contact for incidents.
Assist with open support tickets through the client''s support organization.
Provide procedures and requirements for upgrading the client''s software.
Track inventory of hardware and software revisions.

Required Experience/Skills

Professional understanding of SD-WAN and network security.
Certifications in FortiGate Firewalls and SD-WAN technologies.
Experience with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN technologies.
Experience with Nexus switch configuration and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in Palo Alto and/or Firepower firewall configuration and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Cisco Wireless Controllers and wireless 802.11 troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Cisco Spaces, Cisco Routers & Switches, and Cisco DNA.
Ability to debug and troubleshoot VPNs, and perform PCAP and log analysis.
Experience with Cherwell for problem or project ticket management.

Nice-to-Haves

Cisco Collaboration or Webex/Call Manager experience.
Cisco Contact Center configuration and troubleshooting.
Cisco Umbrella configuration and troubleshooting.
Cisco ThousandEyes configuration and troubleshooting.
Experience with Viptela (Cisco SD-WAN).
Knowledge of cloud technologies and IaaS (vendor agnostic).
Linux proficiency.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Pay & Benefits Summary

Pay rate: up to $70/hr W2
Contract duration: 1 year

Call-to-Action

If you have the SD-WAN and network security expertise described above, we encourage you to apply today.

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