SD-WAN Engineer

For more than 20years, 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:

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.

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