Network Planning Engineer

Role: Network Planning Engineering

Location: Melbourne, FL 32919 (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months (Contract to hire)

Pay Rate: $60-85.00/hr W2 (All Inclusive)

Shift hour: 1st Shift Onsite

Job Description:

**Position is fully on-site in Melbourne, FL**

seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a SD-WAN Network Planning Engineer supporting FAA/FTI program. As a SD-WAN Network Planning Engineer, candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing SD-WAN solutions to optimize network performance and ensure seamless connectivity across an operational large-scale Telecommunication network. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams, work independently on special projects, including developing network designs based upon emerging customer requirements.

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 technologies

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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