Lead Network Engineer - SD-WAN & AIOps Specialist

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We are seeking a **Lead Network Engineer – SD\-WAN \& AIOps Specialist** to drive Cisco SD\-WAN platform integration, telemetry, observability, and automation initiatives across enterprise and cloud environments.

• *Responsibilities**

• Design and implement end\-to\-end management of Cisco Catalyst SD\-WAN architecture, including core control plane components: Cisco SD\-WAN Manager (vManage), Controller (vSmart), Validator (vBond), and Edge routers (cEdge/vEdge)
• Drive Zero\-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and Plug\-and\-Play (PnP) templates to scale deployments across campuses, branches, and colocation facilities
• Configure Cisco Cloud OnRamp for SaaS and IaaS to deliver optimized application path selection and multi\-cloud connectivity
• Maintain service uptime guidelines by managing control component certificates, on\-demand snapshots, and automated software upgrades
• Integrate AI/ML capability frameworks within Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center) and Cisco ThousandEyes to establish deep visibility and predictive problem mitigation
• Automate Day\-0 to Day\-N configuration tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform via Cisco SDKs and REST APIs
• Leverage telemetry data, NetFlow, and streaming logs to build predictive baselines, optimize bandwidth usage, and forecast capacity
• Embed Security\-by\-Design principles using application\-aware routing, micro\-segmentation, zones, and centralized SASE structures
• Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 policies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BFD, QoS, and IPsec/GRE encapsulation

• *Requirements**

• 8–12 years of total experience, including 5\+ years of hands\-on Cisco SD\-WAN engineering and 3\+ years of automation and observability experience
• Knowledge of Cisco SD\-WAN (Viptela) architecture and operations, vManage APIs, and the Overlay Management Protocol (OMP)
• Skills in Python scripting, REST API integration, and automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform
• Expertise in AIOps, event correlation, telemetry, and observability tools including ThousandEyes, Grafana, and Dynatrace
• Proficiency in utilizing Linux, Docker/KVM hypervisors, and programming environments to interact with system APIs
• Familiarity with packet capture analysis (Wireshark) and core services such as DHCP, DNS, PKI, and AAA/RADIUS security
• Background in managing enterprise\-grade Cisco routing/switching environments, with at least 2–3 years focused on Cisco SD\-WAN solutions and network automation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• *Nice to have**

• Cisco Certified Specialist \- Enterprise SD\-WAN Implementation (ENSDWI)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
• Cisco Certified DevNet Associate / Professional

• *We offer**

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self\-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks \& Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long\-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:

+ Health benefits

+ Retirement benefits

+ Paid time off

+ Flexible benefits

• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)