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
- rchitect 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
- dvanced 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
dvanced 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
dditional:
- Duration: 18+ month contract opportunity
- Location: Three days onsite required weekly in Newark, NJ