<p>The team seeks a Staff Network Engineer to join the WAN network team, with a focus on supporting the expanding Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) infrastructure. This is a crucial role impacting the organization's connectivity, performance, and security across various locations and cloud environments. The engineer will collaborate with a group of engineers, working with architects, security teams, and business units to provide innovative and reliable network solutions.</p> <ul> <li>Lead the design, implementation, and management of SD-WAN solutions, ensuring optimal network performance, reliability, and security </li><li>Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SD-WAN technologies, providing guidance and expertise to internal teams and stakeholders </li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to SD-WAN, including connectivity, performance, and configuration problems </li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SD-WAN configurations, processes, and procedures </li><li>Collaborate with network architects and security teams to integrate SD-WAN with existing network infrastructure </li><li>Implement and enforce security policies and procedures related to network management and SD-WAN deployments </li><li>Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for network operations </li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in SD-WAN and WAN networking technologies, including carrier's grade MPLS and traffic engineering </li><li>Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience </li><li>10+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on WAN and SD-WAN technologies (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, Silver Peak, Juniper/Cisco routing platforms) </li><li>In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, routing (OSPF, BGP), and switching, class-of-service </li><li>Experience with firewall technologies (e.g., FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower) </li><li>Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, including VPNs, and perform packet capture and log analysis </li><li>Experience with transport technologies, DWDM technologies and products </li><li>Advanced Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise) or vendor-specific SD-WAN certifications </li><li>Experience with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible) </li><li>Experience with network monitoring and supporting Government entities and relevant security clearances </li></ul>