SD-WAN Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Innova Solutions, Inc. • Permanent • Florida, United States • $80 - $85 / * • 1d ago

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a SD-WAN Network Engineer. Position Type: Full Time Contract, Temp to Perm
Duration: 06-12 Months
Location: Melbourne, FL As a SD-WAN Network Engineer, you will:
• As a SD-WAN Network Planning Engineer, candidates 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, and 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. The ideal candidate will have:
• 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
• This position needs a FAA Public Trust. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you!
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range : $80-$85 per hour. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: • Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications Website: Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.