Software-Defined Networking (SDN) position involves working with cutting-edge network architectures that treat the network as programmable logic rather than relying solely on dedicated hardware devices. Here are some key aspects of such a role:
1. Network Architecture and Control:
o SDN engineers design, implement, and manage networks where control is centralized through software.
o They work with technologies like OpenFlow, which allows dynamic control over network traffic flows.
2. Network Virtualization:
o SDN professionals create virtual networks that abstract physical infrastructure.
o They use tools like VMware NSX or Open vSwitch to achieve network virtualization.
3. Automation and Orchestration:
o SDN engineers automate network provisioning, configuration, and management.
o They use tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to streamline network operations.
4. Security and Policy Enforcement:
o SDN roles involve securing network traffic and enforcing policies.
o Engineers configure firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and security groups.
5. Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN):
o SDN professionals work on optimizing wide area networks (WANs) using software-defined approaches. • Participate in weekly agile scrums, phase retrospectives and phase planning events. Requirements:
• Active DoD Secret Clearance minimum – Top Secret/SCI clearance will be a plus
• Bachelors’ Degree is required,
• 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer focused on Cisco and/or Juniper appliances/environments
• 2 years working software defined networking
• 2 years working on USN and DOD environments
• Solid technical understanding of network architectures to include network appliances; security appliances; application services; virtual environments; network management tools; network protocols; network troubleshooting; and optimizing network performance
• Ability to use software, tools, and scripts to configure, monitor, troubleshoot and repair network equipment
• Experience working in agile teams. Familiar with agile tools such as Jira and BitBucket and agile processes.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting network problems
• Good working experience with switching technologies and concepts
• Strong working and troubleshooting knowledge of routing protocols; e.g., OSPF and BGP
• Schedule and perform network maintenance, repair, and upgrade tasks as needed while limiting the impact on the production network
• Understanding and using network analysis tools