Aruba SilverPeak SDWAN Engineer

Job Description : We are seeking an experienced Aruba SilverPeak SD-WAN Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience in enterprise networking and SD-WAN technologies.The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing Aruba SilverPeak (EdgeConnect) SD-WAN solutions across global environments.This role requires strong expertise in WAN technologies, routing protocols, network security, cloud networking, and Aruba Central administration.The candidate will play a key role in ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance network connectivity while providing technical leadership and client-facing support.Key Responsibilities : - Design, deploy, and manage Aruba SilverPeak (EdgeConnect) SD-WAN solutions across enterprise environments.- Configure and administer Aruba Central for SD-WAN orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.- Perform WAN migrations, link turn-up activities, network cutovers, and router decommissioning projects.- Monitor network performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve connectivity and performance issues.- Implement and optimize WAN routing, path conditioning, and application-aware traffic management policies.- Collaborate with network, security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of SD-WAN solutions.- Support network transformation and modernization initiatives involving cloud and hybrid connectivity.- Maintain network documentation, architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures.- Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution activities.- Provide technical guidance during customer meetings, architecture discussions, and project reviews.- Ensure adherence to network security, governance, and operational best practices.Required Skills & Experience : - 1015 years of experience in Network Engineering, SD-WAN, or Enterprise Infrastructure environments.- Strong hands-on experience with Aruba SilverPeak / EdgeConnect SD-WAN solutions.- Expertise in Aruba Central administration and SD-WAN orchestration.- Strong understanding of WAN technologies, routing, and network design principles.- Hands-on experience with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and related networking technologies.- Strong knowledge of network security concepts including IPSec, VPNs, firewalls, and secure WAN connectivity.- Experience with WAN optimization, cloud networking, and hybrid network architectures.- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network and SD-WAN performance issues.- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.- Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation abilities.- Experience working in client-facing environments and interacting with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within global teams.Preferred Qualifications : - Aruba Certified SD-WAN Professional or related Aruba certifications.- Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent.- Experience supporting large-scale global network deployments and transformation programs.- Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise network operations. (ref:hirist.tech)