Network Security Engineer

Our Client is looking for an experienced SD-WAN SME Engineer (having work permit and not requiring sponsorship) to join our team on a contractual basis. The role requires hands-on expertise in designing, configuring, and managing SD-WAN solutions such as Versa, Fortinet, and other leading platforms. The candidate will work closely with clients to deploy, maintain, and optimize SD-WAN infrastructure across global enterprise environments. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, Run and Operate leading SDWAN solutions like Fortinet, Versa, Cisco etc.

• Prior experience in SDWAN SME roles.

• Configure, implement, and troubleshoot SD-WAN solutions (Versa, Fortinet, etc.) in enterprise environments.

• Experience with Implementing SDWAN logical builds (Head ends, Orchestrator) at DC and DMZ.

• Knowledge of Conducting comprehensive post-build checks, including end-to-end SDWAN functional & integration testing and checkpoint completions.

• Perform integration of SD-WAN with existing WAN, LAN, and security infrastructures. • Perform Day 0, Day 1 and Day 2 activities and create runbooks for them

• Collaborate with client teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Monitor, manage, and optimize SD-WAN performance for reliability and scalability.

• Provide L3/L4 level support, root cause analysis, and incident resolution.

• Work on network migrations, upgrades, and new deployments.

• Document configuration standards, network diagrams, and operational procedures.

• Support multi-region deployments with a focus on LATAM client sites.

• Collaborate with security and network operations teams to ensure compliance with policies and standards.

• Continuously monitor all SDWAN solution headend components, tracking alerts, alarms, KPIs, reliability, and resiliency metrics

• Project Management and Proficiency in building Project reports will be an added advantage. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 8-10 years of proven experience in networking with focus on SD-WAN technologies. 

• Strong hands-on expertise with Versa SD-WAN, Fortinet SD-WAN, and exposure to other 

vendors (Cisco Viptela, Silver Peak, etc. preferred). 

• Solid understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS, VPNs, firewalls, 

and IPsec tunnels. 

• Experience with WAN optimization, QoS, and traffic engineering. 

• Knowledge of cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid network models. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills across network layers (L2–L4). 

• Excellent communication skills to work with global client teams. 

• Expertise in building Technical Documentations and Project Management reports. 

• Certifications preferred: SD-WAN vendor certifications (Versa/Fortinet/Cisco), 

CCNP/CCIE, NSE, or equivalent. 

• Experience with Fortinet SDWAN is preferred and mandatory.

Key Client Requirements

1. Fluent in French & English
2. Work from Client location (Paris)
3. 12 Month Contract Initally
4. 1 week per month (including weekends/holidays) on-call support