SD-WAN Engineer

Company Description

For more than 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations, supporting them and implementing their transformation projects in the UK and abroad. With a presence on four continents and a headcount of 5000 consultants, our ambition is to reach the billion turnover by the end of 2025.

In the UK, Talan count 500 employees on several site, the main being: London, Edinburgh and Chester, Leeds.

Job Description

Talan Consulting is working in partnership with a leading global investment bank to recruit an experienced SD-WAN Network Engineer for a major WAN transformation programme. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the deployment of a Fortinet-based SD-WAN solution across over 30 global sites.

As part of the infrastructure team, you will be instrumental in the rollout and integration of a new SD-WAN platform. The role involves close collaboration with global engineering teams, local IT support, and third-party providers to deliver a secure, high-performing, and future-ready network.

Qualifications

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience delivering Fortinet SD-WAN solutions in enterprise environments.

• Deep understanding of traditional WAN technologies (e.g., MPLS, leased lines) and their integration with SD-WAN.

• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), IP addressing schemes, and network segmentation practices.

• Experience operating within enterprise-scale, security-conscious environments with rigorous change control processes.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in globally distributed teams.

• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Prior exposure to legacy WAN optimisation tools such as Ipanema.

• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare).

• Hands-on experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., FortiManager, SolarWinds, PRTG).

• Industry certifications such as NSE4+, CCNP, JNCIS.

• ITIL knowledge and experience working within ITIL-aligned environments.

Additional Information

Location: London, UK
Contract Length: 12 months
Day Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP