SD-WAN / Network Architect

Designs enterprise-wide network architectures including SD-WAN deployments, SASE frameworks, and hybrid cloud connectivity, creating scalable, secure, and cost-effective network solutions for distributed organizations.

Median salary: $135,000. Projected growth to 2033: 6%. Typical education: Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; Cisco CCDE/CCIE, SASE vendor certifications.