Cisco Software Defined WAN Engineer

Job Description

Core4ce is looking for a SD-WAN Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

**Responsibilities:**

Administration

* Attending planning sessions to understand business and technical requirements.
* Adhering to and following change management policies that facilitate a stable, well-documented network infrastructure that meets organizational requirements. This includes the creation, submission, review, and periodic representation of complex changes in weekly change management meetings.
* Documenting projects, support actions and other administrative artifacts to serve as reference material for fellow engineers and management staff
* Ensuring incidents and service requests adhere to established service level agreements (SLAs).
* Pursuing professional development opportunities through certifications, training, or conferences that enhance both technical and non-technical skillsets relevant to their role within the organization.
* Submitting written and verbal status reports as requested to management staff.

Network Administration

* Lead the deployment and sustainment of our enterprise Cisco Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) infrastructure.
* Deploy, configure, and manage SDN controllers and associated network components to build a cohesive, automated, and policy-driven network
* Serve as a high point of escalation for complex issues related to overlay networks, fabric management, and network virtualization.
* Resolve complex routing anomalies and analyze traffic flows to ensure maximum up time
* Create and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

\*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

**Qualifications:**  

* Must be able to obtain TS security clearance.
* Deep understanding of the Cisco SD-WAN fabric architecture (vManage, vSmart, vBond, and WAN Edge routers).
* Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing the Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solution.
* In-depth knowledge of routing protocols, including OMP, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
* Strong understanding of core networking concepts such as LAN/WAN, VPN, QoS, and network security.
* Working knowledge of IPsec, TLS (Transport Layer Security), and firewall configurations.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues
* Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components including certificate authorities, hardware security modules, certificate revocation lists, certificate requests, and certificate installation
* Advanced knowledge of networking and systems administration; and the ability to troubleshoot problems
* Experience with traffic monitoring tools such as TCPDump, Wireshark as well as analyzing network traffic.
* Knowledge and experience working with Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and associated technologies preferred
* Experience with VXLAN network overlays
* Should be capable of organizing, tracking and managing multiple projects and deadlines
* Preferred applicants will also be familiar with government information assurance standards including DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, IAVAs management, auditing and accreditation processes.

**Preferred:**

* Experience with the design and architecture of a global SD-WAN infrastructure, with a focus on scalability, optimization, performance, and security while ensuring low latency, high availability, and efficient traffic routing.
* Experience deploying and configuring Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) components, including Manager, Controller, Validator, and cEdge routers.
* Experience deploying, configuring and managing Cisco IOS XE routers in autonomous mode.
* B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology or 7 years related experience.
* 7-10 years of experience in network engineering, with a minimum of 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise routing, switching, and security, specifically in software-defined network (SDN) design and legacy WAN migration.
* Experience working in a healthcare environment.
* 8570 Compliant / CCNA OS cert

**Why Work for Us?**

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers---driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

* 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage---employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
* Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
* Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
* Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
* Got a big idea? At Core4ce, *The Forge* gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters---supported by a company that invests in you.

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.*

Salary Range
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$95,000.00 - $150,000.00