We have an IMMEDIATE NEED for a Cisco SD-WAN Engineer to provide technical support for the design, deployment and maintenance of SD-WAN solutions within an enterprise environment. As a Cisco SD-WAN Engineer, you will be a part of a team that interacts with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers and vendors. You will be a subject matter expert (SME) in Cisco SD-WAN technologies, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of WAN infrastructure across multiple environments (DEV/TEST and Production). In this role, you will provide technical assistance, administer configurations, support testing, recommend enhancements, and troubleshoot issues related to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, deploy and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN formerly known as Viptela or Meraki)
- Work closely with DRSN engineers and site personnel for coordinating deployments and maintenance actions.
- Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
- Provide expertise in SD-WAN overlay/underlay networking, including BGP, OSPF, IPSec tunnels, and application-aware routing.
- Implement and maintain Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager/vManage, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller/vSmart, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Validator/vBond, and Edge routers.
- Configure and manage Quality of Service (QoS), security policies, and segmentation within the SD-WAN fabric.
- Assist IA personnel regard network security and compliance requirements.
- Perform installation, testing, and validation of network components both remotely and on-site.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot SD-WAN related issues, and optimize WAN connectivity.
- Document network architecture, configurations, and best practices.
- Support deployments, upgrades, and migrations as required.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of overall related experience or Master with 10+ years. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience in remotely configuring networking or transport devices.
- Strong experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN/Viptela or Meraki)
- Expertise in routing protocols (BGP,OSPF,EIGRP) and WAN technologies.
- Ability to interpret network topology diagrams and implement configuration changes.
- Experience in in-band and out-of-band network management.
- Strong knowledge of VPN, IPSec, and on-premises deployment of SD-WAN Infrastructure.
- Security+ Certification.
- Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance.
- Must possess current DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II (Security+CE)
- Proficiency with Cisco IOS-XE, vManage, and Network automation tools.
- Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) experience.
Desired Skills:
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security certification.
- Experience managing configuration using Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN policy-based routing, traffic engineering, and performance monitoring.
- Experience in network security protocols, TLS, PKI, and Zero Trust models.
- Proficiency with network management tools such as SolarWinds or Splunk.
- Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices: Cisco Catalyst 8300, Cisco Catalyst 8500, Cisco 1000 ISRs, General Dynamic KG175
- Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: SolarWinds or Junos Space
- JNCIA or JNCIP
- Proficiency with RADIUS, SNMP, and NTP protocols
- General knowledge of TLS and PKI
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Original Posting:August 24, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience, or a master's degree and 10+ years; equivalent education, training, and experience may substitute.
- Experience remotely configuring networking or transport devices.
- Strong experience with Cisco SD-WAN, Viptela, or Meraki.
- Expertise in BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and WAN technologies.
- Ability to interpret network topology diagrams and implement configuration changes.
- Experience with in-band and out-of-band network management.
- Strong knowledge of VPN, IPSec, and on-premises SD-WAN infrastructure.
- Security+ certification.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification through Security+ CE.
- Proficiency with Cisco IOS-XE, vManage, and network automation tools.
- Basic Linux administration or command-line interface experience.
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCNP Security certification.
- Experience with Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager.
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN policy-based routing, traffic engineering, and performance monitoring.
- Experience with TLS, PKI, network security protocols, and Zero Trust models.
- Proficiency with SolarWinds or Splunk.
- Proficiency with at least two of Cisco Catalyst 8300, Cisco Catalyst 8500, Cisco 1000 ISRs, or General Dynamics KG175 devices.
- Proficiency with SolarWinds or Junos Space.
- JNCIA or JNCIP certification.
- Proficiency with RADIUS, SNMP, and NTP protocols.
- General knowledge of TLS and PKI.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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