Cisco Viptela SD-WAN Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer

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:** Viptela SD-WAN Build Engineer


### **Role Overview**

The Viptela SD-WAN Build Engineer will be responsible for the **implementation, configuration and testing** of Cisco Viptela SD-WAN infrastructure within enterprise transformation and transition programs. The engineer will work closely with solution architects and transition leads to deploy and validate SD-WAN services across data centers, branches and cloud environments.

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### **Key Responsibilities**

* Implement and configure **Cisco Viptela SD-WAN components** including vManage, vBond, vSmart and edge routers (vEdge/cEdge).
* Execute deployment activities based on approved Low-Level Design (LLD) and configuration templates.
* Perform **SD-WAN policy configuration**, routing setup, segmentation and traffic prioritization.
* Conduct **end-to-end testing** and validation of SD-WAN sites prior to migration and handover.
* Support migration and transition activities in collaboration with architecture and operations teams.
* Maintain and update documentation including build guides, configuration templates and runbooks.
* Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for build-related issues during pilot and rollout phases.
* Ensure configurations comply with defined security and compliance standards.

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### **Required Technical Skills**

* Hands-on experience with **Cisco Viptela SD-WAN** setup, configuration and troubleshooting.
* Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VPNs, NAT, QoS and traffic policies.
* Understanding of WAN, MPLS, Internet, and LTE connectivity models.
* Familiarity with integration of SD-WAN in **hybrid environments** (Cloud, Data Center, Branch).
* Basic exposure to automation (Python/Ansible) and API-driven provisioning preferred.
* Experience in creating or following **SOPs, deployment checklists** and technical documentation.

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### **Professional Competencies**

* Strong technical execution and troubleshooting capabilities.
* Ability to follow structured implementation processes and maintain documentation accuracy.
* Effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams.
* Willingness to work in a dynamic transformation environment with changing priorities.

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### **Certifications (Preferred)**

* Cisco CCIE or CCNP (Enterprise or Service Provider)
* SD-WAN Specialist Certification (Cisco or equivalent)


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### **Expected Deliverables**

* Validated and tested SD-WAN configurations
* Site implementation and deployment checklists
* Build and runbook documentation
* Handover support to operations