• SD-WAN Engineer

    Insight Global (Mount Laurel, NJ)


    Job Description

    The SD-WAN Engineer, Network Engineering & Delivery team member will be responsible for deploying, and maintaining multi-vendor routing and switching platforms, SD-WAN fabrics, and network application functions of the bank's global enterprise network platform. The successful candidate will be highly versed in elements of network site planning, design of network elements for branch, campus, and datacenter technologies, deployment of SD-WAN solutions, as well as planning circuit delivery and implementations to support the deployed network technology infrastructure. Duties include the below:

     

    -Build, maintain, and deploy network switching, routing, and SD-WAN designs across Cisco, Aruba, and Arista technologies

     

    -Implementation of and working with underlay/overlay solutions (BGP, OSPF) and multi-tenant segmentation design elements (multi-role SDWAN site designs)

     

    -Assist in executing software and hardware lifecycle currency consisting of firmware upgrade planning, testing, and certification for internal deployment

     

    -Understanding of multi-WAN carrier topology – consisting of MPLS, Direct Internet Access DIA) and private MAN connectivity configurations

     

    -Proficient in the deployment and management of SDWAN topologies (Cisco Catalyst SDWAN/Viptela, Aruba EdgeConnect, Silverpeak)

     

    -Build and maintain network automation playbooks to carry out software deployment, configuration management, and site deployment techniques via network automation

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    -Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate preferred

     

    -5+ years of relevant experience in network services

     

    Aruba SDWAN EdgeConnect/Silverpeak and/or Cisco SD-WAN deployment experience

    -Strong foundation of Layer 2/Layer 3 network frameworks

    Excellent understanding of TCP/IP networking and OSPF, BGP routing protocols. QoS configuration on routers and switches in enterprise environments

     

    -Knowledge in WAN/LAN network architecture and operations in the enterprise (Firewalls, Routers, Switches)

     

    -Previous experience operating in a financial services industry – supporting branch, campus, datacenter, and colocation topologies in support

     

    -Desire to pursue network automation and support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts utilizing Ansible, Terraform, Python

     

    -Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python or Shell scripting

     

    -Proficiency with network automation using orchestration platforms, scripting and REST APIs

     

    -Outstanding communication skills are a must - demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels and to communicate intricate technical and procedural matters to both technical and non-technical team members

     

    -Network implementation using SDN technologies and frameworks -Technical certification in technology of expertise (i.e CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or related)

     

    -Experience with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and Cisco Catalyst switching. Prior experience with Aruba and Arista switching is a plus

     

    -Experience in operating Network Admission Control infrastructure for enforcing security policies for branches and offices. Experience with Aruba Clearpass is a plus

     

    -Experience with and use of Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) strongly desired