Principal SD-WAN Architect – Aruba EdgeConnect

Stafford Gray LLC

Principal SD-WAN Architect responsible for reviewing and optimizing Aruba EdgeConnect deployments. Analyzing high availability, routing, and integration with Palo Alto Prisma in enterprise settings.

Posted 5/1/2026contractLansing • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct a comprehensive design review of an existing Aruba EdgeConnect SD‑WAN deployment
Analyze **high availability and failover behavior**, with a goal of eliminating manual intervention
Evaluate routing architecture, including **symmetric and asymmetric traffic patterns**
Review and validate **integration with Palo Alto Prisma**
Analyze real‑world and theoretical **failure scenarios** (links, devices, tunnels, services)
Identify design gaps, risks, and scalability concerns
Provide a clear set of prioritized architectural recommendations and remediation options
Present findings to senior technical stakeholders and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior / Principal‑level experience in enterprise network architecture
**Demonstrated, hands‑on expertise with Aruba EdgeConnect (Silver Peak) SD‑WAN**
Experience reviewing and optimizing **existing** SD‑WAN deployments (not only greenfield)
Strong understanding of:
- SD‑WAN HA and failover mechanisms
- Overlay/underlay routing behavior
- Traffic steering and path selection
- Symmetry vs asymmetry implications
Experience integrating SD‑WAN with cloud‑based security platforms (Prisma preferred)
Strongly Preferred
Aruba EdgeConnect / Silver Peak certifications
Palo Alto Prisma Access experience
Experience performing failure testing and validation exercises
Ability to clearly document findings and defend design recommendations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Conduct a comprehensive design review of an existing Aruba EdgeConnect SD‑WAN deployment
Analyze **high availability and failover behavior**, with a goal of eliminating manual intervention
Evaluate routing architecture, including **symmetric and asymmetric traffic patterns**
Review and validate **integration with Palo Alto Prisma**
Analyze real‑world and theoretical **failure scenarios** (links, devices, tunnels, services)
Identify design gaps, risks, and scalability concerns
Provide a clear set of prioritized architectural recommendations and remediation options
Present findings to senior technical stakeholders and leadership 🎯 Requirements
Senior / Principal‑level experience in enterprise network architecture
**Demonstrated, hands‑on expertise with Aruba EdgeConnect (Silver Peak) SD‑WAN**
Experience reviewing and optimizing **existing** SD‑WAN deployments (not only greenfield)
Strong understanding of:
- SD‑WAN HA and failover mechanisms
- Overlay/underlay routing behavior
- Traffic steering and path selection
- Symmetry vs asymmetry implications
Experience integrating SD‑WAN with cloud‑based security platforms (Prisma preferred)
Strongly Preferred
Aruba EdgeConnect / Silver Peak certifications
Palo Alto Prisma Access experience
Experience performing failure testing and validation exercises
Ability to clearly document findings and defend design recommendations Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Aruba EdgeConnectSD-WANhigh availabilityfailover mechanismsrouting architecturetraffic steeringpath selectionfailure testingintegration with cloud-based securityscalability analysis

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationdocumentationanalytical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

Aruba EdgeConnect certificationSilver Peak certification