Sr. Network Engineer w/ SD-WAN (Viptela)

Sr. Network Engineer W/ SD-WAN (Viptela)Location: Waltham, MA / New York (On-site)Contract/ FTEJob Overview:We are looking for two experienced Senior Network Engineers (US-based) to support key programs aimed at modernizing and enhancing the US network infrastructure. The role will focus on improving reliability, security, and user experience, with major initiatives including the replacement of end-of-life LAN hardware and deployment of high-speed internet services integrated with Cisco SD-WAN technology.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and maintain WAN, LAN, and SD-WAN infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance on network architecture, upgrades, and emerging technologies.Translate business requirements into technical solutions, including low-level design (LLD) and implementation plans.Lead network projects, acting as both team lead and individual contributor, ensuring delivery within timelines and budget.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and managed service providers to ensure requirements are clearly understood and delivered effectively.Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including configurations, designs, standards, and operational processes.Support incident and escalation management, troubleshooting networking issues to resolution.Ensure compliance with security, reliability, and risk mitigation standards.Prepare and obtain approvals for Record of Change (RoC) documentation.Raise and manage ServiceNow change requests, ensuring all required details are included and approvals are obtained.Stay updated with industry trends and recommend innovations to enhance network capabilities.Prepare operational readiness artifacts, including:Configuration standardsAs-built documentationRunbooksKnowledge transfer for UTOC teamsStore and manage all artifacts in SharePoint repositories.