Network Engineer

Job Description:

Network Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Principal Network Engineer to join our team and lead a critical project implementing and optimizing SD-WAN solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize complex WAN and SD-WAN solutions
• Architect and deploy large-scale, multi-site SD-WAN environments
• Develop and implement WAN routing policies and traffic engineering strategies
• Provide expert-level support and consultation on network architecture and design
• Lead client engagements, presenting technical solutions and managing expectations
• Develop and implement strategies for network optimization and routing convergence
• Design and integrate cloud connectivity solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Optimize WAN routing for improved application performance and user experience
• Implement and fine-tune SD-WAN policies for intelligent path selection and application prioritization
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team member
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in network architecture and engineering
• Cisco CCIE certification or equivalent industry recognition
• Extensive experience with Z-scaler platform, Fortinet, Palo Alto firewalls and SD-WAN technologies
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Proven expertise in network optimization techniques
• Strong background in cloud networking, including Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect
• Proficiency with load balancers (both cloud-based and on-premises)
• Demonstrated ability in extensive network troubleshooting
• Excellent client engagement and management skills
  
  

Advanced Technical Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of SD-WAN architectures, including overlay networks, underlay networks, and transport-independent design
• Expertise in WAN acceleration techniques and WAN optimization protocols (e.g., PBR, NBAR, QoS)
• Proficiency in designing and implementing software-defined segmentation and micro-segmentation in SD-WAN environments
• Experience with SD-WAN solutions from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate Secure SD-WAN, Sliver Peak, Palo Alto SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN)
• Strong knowledge of WAN routing protocols and their optimization, including BGP path selection, route summarization, and traffic engineering
• Familiarity with application-aware routing and dynamic path selection in SD-WAN environments
• Experience in integrating SD-WAN solutions with cloud services and SaaS applications
• Understanding of SD-WAN security features, including next-generation firewalls, IPS, and encrypted tunnels
• Proficiency in SD-WAN analytics and monitoring tools for performance optimization and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of automation and orchestration in SD-WAN deployments, including experience with APIs and scripting languages
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with routing convergence optimization in large-scale WAN environments
• Familiarity with a wide range of vendor solutions in the networking space
• Track record of successful large-scale WAN/SD-WAN implementations
• Experience with SD-WAN integration in hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and their integration with SD-WAN
  
  

Additional:

• Duration: 18 month contract opportunity
• Location: Three days onsite required weekly in Newark, NJ