Network Planning Engineering (US Citizen) - Melbourne, FL - JP71

We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor of Science in Networking, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on SD-WAN technologies
• 8+ years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of SD-WAN network architectures
• Strong knowledge of SD-WAN solutions from leading vendors (e.g., Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, Silver Peak)
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols
• Knowledge of traditional WAN technologies (MPLS, VPN, etc.)
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced presentation and technical writing experience
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications and Visio

Nice to Haves:

• Advanced Cisco certifications: CCNP or CCIE
• Experience with cloud networking and integration (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools

Job Description:

• The SD-WAN Network Engineer will be responsible for:
• Design and implement SD-WAN solutions to enhance network performance and reliability
• Manage and monitor SD-WAN infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
• Extensive experience with leading SD-WAN solutions from vendors like Cisco, VMware (VeloCloud), Fortinet, Silver Peak, etc
• Micro-segmentation of service flows to enable sharing of untrusted segments of the network
• Application of policies to enable network flow performance prioritization, monitoring, and visibility
• Automated network path selection for optimization of application performance
• Packet replication across multiple network access segments to improve overall service robustness
• Next-Generation firewall and intrusion detection/prevention capabilities for edge devices
• Conduct advanced security analytics for encrypted networks
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in SD-WAN and networking technologie
• Collaborate with SE, Security, and I&T teams to integrate SD-WAN within existing network architecture
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues related to SD-WAN
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SD-WAN configurations, processes, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures related to network management
• Design, engineer, and implement SD-WAN solutions that support customer requirements and critical backbone architecture
• Create SD-WAN network documentation and training as required for supporting engineering and NOC teams
• Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration

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