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