SD-WAN Solutions Architect
About the Company
Prodapt is a leading player in the Connectedness industry and an AI-first technology partner for telecom and tech enterprises. With 6,000+ experts globally, we help build next-gen networks and digital experiences. Recognized by Gartner and a Great Place To Work® CertifiedTM organization, we are shaping the future of autonomous network operations.
Prodapt is seeking a SD-WAN Solutions Architect to act as a technical authority for its MES team, focusing on design consultancy, governance, and operational assurance for SD-WAN environments. The role requires expert-level experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN/Viptela, strong knowledge of routing protocols, and a background in high-stakes, regulated environments.
About the Role
- Act as the SD‐WAN technical authority within the team
- Provide expert guidance on WAN/LAN design, routing (BGP/OSPF), segmentation (VRFs), and risk analysis
- Lead change governance, CAB support, and configuration hygiene (drift, templates, upgrades)
- Enhance visibility using Cisco vManage dashboards & APIs
- Support complex troubleshooting and mentor 3rd Line engineers
- Drive best practices across security, QoS, and automation
- Collaborate closely with customers and internal stakeholders
- Ensure seamless integration across WAN, LAN, Wi‐Fi, and Security domains
- Lead and support medium to complex WAN/LAN changes, routing and design decisions (underlay/overlay, VRFs, segmentation)
- Provide risk assessment and impact analysis for proposed changes
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst SD‐WAN (vManage, vBond, vSmart)
- Proven experience as a technical/design authority in the recent role, not purely implementation or delivery-focused work.
- Experience in governance-heavy environments within regulated, CNI, government, or financial-services environments.
- Top Security Clearance is a strong advantage.
- Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VRFs, AAR, QoS, and security services
- Strong stakeholder communication and mentoring skills
- Ability to mentor and guide 3rd Line engineers.