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Sdwan Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Eng Sr Prin II - Sys

Sterling, VA · On-site

$149K - $254K/yr

Zero Trust Framework, MBSE, SDWAN, and Cloud Engineering * Leadership in Solution Architecture, Technical Strategy, and Proposal Development * Executive Customer Engagement

Senior Network Engineer

Quantico, VA

$110K - $150K/yr

Experience with SDWAN implementation and operations. * Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community. * Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology ...

Must have a good understanding of the major IT infrastructure systems (Microsoft domains, Cloud VPN, Virtual Servers, Caching File Servers, SDWAN, Teams Voice) and how to plan their implementation

Senior Network Engineer

Ashburn, VA · Hybrid

$106K - $145K/yr

The applicant will be responsible for engineering, maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting wide-area networks (WAN), local-area networks (LAN), SDWAN, Virtual Private Networks, wireless ...

SASE Operations and Support Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

Create new KBAs for SDWAN, Private Access, auto-scaling Publisher deployment (AWS/Azure), and Cloud Exchange/WebTx flows. * Support the creation and maintenance of SASE network flow diagrams ...

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How much do sdwan jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for sdwan in Washington is $144,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,703.00 and $186,817.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SD-WAN?

An SD-WAN job typically involves deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions for organizations. Professionals in this role work on network optimization, security policies, and ensuring efficient connectivity across multiple locations. They may collaborate with vendors, monitor network performance, and implement SD-WAN technologies to enhance reliability and cost efficiency. Strong knowledge of networking, cloud integration, and security protocols is often required.

What does an SD-WAN engineer do?

As an SD-WAN Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring network performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and implementing configuration changes across branch locations. You’ll collaborate closely with network architects, security teams, and IT support staff to design and roll out new SD-WAN solutions or optimize existing deployments. Documentation, firmware updates, and proactive incident response are also key parts of the job. This hands-on, collaborative environment ensures networks remain secure, resilient, and capable of supporting business objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the SD-WAN position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SD-WAN Engineer, you need a deep understanding of networking concepts, routing protocols, and SD-WAN architectures, often supported by a degree in Computer Science or similar fields. Familiarity with SD-WAN platforms (such as Cisco Viptela, VMware Velocloud, or Silver Peak), network monitoring tools, and certifications like CCNP or vendor-specific SD-WAN certifications is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication set standout candidates apart. These skills are essential for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable network solutions that meet organizational needs.

What is a SDWAN engineer?

A SDWAN engineer designs, implements, and manages software-defined wide area networks (SDWAN) to optimize network performance and security. They typically work with network hardware, cloud services, and automation tools, often requiring knowledge of networking protocols and certifications like Cisco or VMware. The role involves configuring devices, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring reliable connectivity across distributed locations.
Infographic showing various Sdwan job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 2% Temporary, 17% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 68% Physical, 14% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,600 per year, or $69.5 per hour.

Senior Systems Engineer, DoW

Fortinet Federal, Inc.

Reston, VA • On-site

$201K - $287K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description


Fortinet Federal Senior Systems Engineer, DoW
Overview:
The Fortinet Federal Sales Organization is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work closely with sales managers to support the DoW. The Systems Engineer's main mission will be to support the sales organization in all technical matters regarding pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales technical follow-up. We are seeking a senior level, self-starter with extensive pre-sales experience, polished presentation skills, and able to negotiate large complex sales cycles. Ideally the candidate will have knowledge of Fortinet products, familiarity with the US Federal Market (DoW specifically), and the current priorities, drivers, certifications, policies, and procedures that guide the use of Security and Networking components within this vertical.
Responsibilities:
  • Pre-sales - assist in qualifying sales leads from a technical standpoint.
  • Sales calls - be the main technical resource on sales calls and answer/ educate the customer on topics ranging from features, specifications, and functionality to solution integration.
  • Maintain expert level product knowledge of Fortinet's solutions and understand advantages over key competitors.
  • Collaborate with Fortinet Federal teams and customers to architect secure network services for DoW utilizing and leveraging all capabilities in Fortinet's product.
  • Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations on site or via web conferencing tools.
  • Lead and support proof of value demonstrations, to include establishing success criteria in coordination with customers.
  • Leverage or create technical marketing collateral such as white papers and solution briefs of Fortinet products to appeal to partners and customers.

Requirements:
Networking / Security Skills
  • 10+ years' experience in LAN/WAN/Internet services administration and network security.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP (v4 and v6).
  • Expert knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, MPLS, VPN, and SDWAN in Tactical, Enterprise and/or MSSP environments.
  • Experience with dynamic routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, ISIS.
  • Knowledge of the following technologies: ADVPN, Wired/Wireless LAN, WAN, IPS, DLP, Antivirus, Web Filtering and NAC.
  • Strong understanding in the following technologies and protocols: RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, PKI, IPSEC/ESP, Firewall, Deep Packet Inspection, 802.1X, 802.1Q, SSH, SSL/TLS Decryption, Syslog, Encryption Ciphers.

Virtualization
  • Understanding and knowledge of complex hypervisors environments: KVM, ESXi, HyperV, and OpenStack.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Public/Private Cloud Native Architectures utilizing containers, microservices, Docker, K8S.

General
  • 7+ years' experience in pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer. Preferably knowledge of Federal customers and ability to work complex, long-term sale engagements in a technical role.
  • Knowledge of Federal compliance requirements to include, but not limited to Zero Trust, FIPS 140-3/203/204/205, TIC 3.0, CDM, DoD STIGs, CSfC, CMMC, and NIST 800-53/171/207.
  • Knowledge of competitive network and security products a plus.
  • Expert communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.
  • Past or Current Clearance Desired, must be clearance eligible.

Additional Preferred Skills
  • Experience developing and utilizing TCL, Perl, Python, and other programming/scripting languages.
  • Expertise with Linux and various Linux/Unix scripting languages.
  • DEVOPS experience with APIs, YAML, JSON, NETCONF, OpenConfig, Ansible, Terraform.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Training and certifications within the network security field.
  • NSE, JNCIE, CCIE, CISSP level certifications preferred.

Salary Range / On Target Earnings: $201,250 - $287,500