SD-WAN Engineer

Tribunecontentsolutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider seeks an experienced SD-WAN Engineer to design and deploy SD-WAN solutions in hybrid and remote settings. You'll lead SD-WAN implementations, troubleshoot complex WAN issues, and act as a technical advisor to clients. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in networking, with specific experience in SD-WAN deployment. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 to £45,000, accommodating both fully remote and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in enterprise networking with a strong WAN focus.
• 3+ years hands-on SD-WAN design and deployment experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and IPsec VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support SD-WAN solutions across multi-site customer environments.
• Lead SD-WAN implementations, including migrations from MPLS to broadband.
• Act as a technical advisor during pre-sales engagements.

Skills

Enterprise networking

SD-WAN design and deployment

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN

Fortinet SD-WAN

VMware SD-WAN

Palo Alto SD-WAN

Job description

Job Title: SD-WAN Engineer

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000

Our client is seeking an experienced SD-WAN Expert / Network Solutions Engineer to support the design, deployment, and operation of SD-WAN solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers. The role combines hands-on technical delivery with customer-facing engagement, working closely with pre-sales, delivery, and managed services teams to deliver secure and scalable WAN solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support SD-WAN solutions across multi-site customer environments.
• Lead SD-WAN implementations, including migrations from MPLS to broadband, LTE, and 5G.
• Produce high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD).
• Configure and support routing, QoS, application-aware routing, and traffic steering.
• Integrate SD-WAN solutions with firewalls, SASE platforms, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and VPN technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex WAN, routing, and application performance issues.
• Act as a technical advisor during pre-sales engagements, workshops, and POCs.
• Provide Tier-3 escalation support for managed services customers.

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in enterprise networking with a strong WAN focus.
• 3+ years hands-on SD-WAN design and deployment experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and IPsec VPNs.
• Experience with one or more SD-WAN platforms (Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Palo Alto).
• Background in a VAR, MSP, or consulting environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Relevant vendor certifications preferred; experience with SASE, Zero Trust, or automation is advantageous.

Contact

If you feel this is the position you are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply or contact me on or call 07360 540 563 for more details.

Alec Lintern
Recruitment Consultant
TDA Telecoms