Job Title : Network Planning Engineer
Job Location : Melbourne, FL
Duration : 12 months
Job Description :
- 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 discipline10+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on SD-WAN technologies8+ years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of SD-WAN network architecturesStrong 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 protocolsKnowledge of traditional WAN technologies (MPLS, VPN, etc.)Ability to work with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAdvanced presentation and technical writing experienceStrong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications and Visio