**SD WAN Engineer** **QUANTICO** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Engineer **Reference ID:** JN -022025-92697 **Date Posted:** 02/09/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/XnvTfd + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** On-site role in Quantico VA. Our Government client is seeking a SD WAN Engineer. The successful applicant must have a current US Government TS/SCI with the ability to pass a CI Polygraph. Due to federal security contract requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen. Rate: $65 - $90 / hr. w2 **Responsibilities:** + Builds and maintains consultative / trusted advisor relationship with clients. + Performs problem analysis and acts as technical specialist for the complex deployments and provides highest-level crisis management. + Proven technical project management skills. + Strong technical presentation skills to all levels, especially to Cisco and customer senior management. + Leadership and mentoring skills. + Ability to influence at senior levels in Cisco and customer organizations. + Performs analysis and diagnosis of highly complex networking problems. + Builds simulated networks in test labs to resolve highly complex problems and compatibility issues. + Contributes to Virtual Teams. + Provides ad hoc systems/product knowledge transfers. + Assists in generation of standard project documentation including test plans. + Assists in generation of network configurations from Low Level Design + Assists in execution of project delivery including network staging, implementation and handover. + Assists in Network Upgrade and Migration Activities. + Assists customer with deployment of medium complexity tools and related Network Management Systems. **Experience Requirements:** + Minimum 6-8 years of experience with a CCNP or a CCNA Enterprise + Strong hands-on focus in SD-WAN, SDA, Catalyst Center, DNA Center, large scale Network design, deploying, and maintaining networks + Has a CCNP certification or equivalent experienced. CCIE is highly desirable, or demonstrated equivalent + Must have DoD TS, SCI eligible and able to pass a CI Polygraph + Adapt to different customer needs + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Client facing experience. Knowledge of one of the following technology areas: + Cisco Enterprise Networking, Routing/Switching. _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_