Network Architect

Versa Networks • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Versa Networks, we're revolutionizing the way businesses connect, secure, and optimize their networks with a mission to secure anywhere, anytime access to anything. As a leader in Secure SD-WAN, SSE (Secure Service Edge) and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), Versa empowers organizations globally to transform their IT infrastructure for the modern cloud and AI era. Their innovative AI-powered platform and products enable enterprises to deliver seamless, scalable, and secure digital experiences, regardless of user, device, or application location. Founded by industry veterans and backed by premier venture capital firms, Versa is a market leader driving innovation and growth, positioning itself for a future IPO. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer success, comprising passionate, forward-thinking professionals dedicated to advancing networking technology. They encourage creativity, offer growth opportunities, and provide a dynamic environment for impact. Versa Networks seeks a Network Architect to contribute to this mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5 years of post-baccalaureate progressive experience as Software Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Technology Analyst, Technology Lead, SDWAN SR IP Technician (Computer Network Architect), Activation Tech IV, Network Architect, or a related occupation
• 4 years of experience with OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, RSVP and LDP
• 4 years of experience with MP-BGP, Traffic Engineering, Layer 2 VPNs, Layer 3 VPNs, IPv6 and IP Multicast
• 4 years of experience with TCP and UDP
• 4 years of experience with Layer 2 Bridging, VLANs, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• 4 years of experience with Class of Service (CoS) or Quality of Service (QoS)
• 4 years of experience with Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), Network Address Translation (NAT), and Carrier grade network address translation (CGNAT)

Responsibilities

• Use product knowledge in Security, VPN, Routing, and SD-WAN to provide technical expertise to partners and the customers through technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Communicate with customers, sales staff, and marketing staff to determine customer needs.
• Research and test new or modified Versa Networks software products to determine performance and interoperability.
• Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer and partner requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
• Design, build, or operate network configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, lead installing product evaluations, presenting/training at seminars, and responding to RFP's and RFI's.
• Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands in Customer Network or RFP.
• Determine specific Versa-specified appliance configurations, such as platforms, hypervisors, software, interfaces and bandwidths to deploy Versa FlexVNF software for customers.
• Coordinate Versa Networks Solution design activities with designers of customer networks.
• Develop, write and test procedures for Versa Networks solution installation, use, support and troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
• Bring up Controllers, Gateways and Orchestrators on Cloud Service Providers such as AWS, Azure and VMWare.
• Deploy Versa Networks software such as Versa Director, Versa Analytics, Versa FlexVNF in the cloud Service Providers such as AWS, Azure and VMware.
• Provide assistance with Setting up the Versa solution in the cloud for the customers.
• Apply principles of computer networking and services to design, develop, test and evaluate networks.
• Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes for the customer networks.
• Work with Engineering and Customer Support to assist with the troubleshooting of defects reported by customers or found during in-house release testing in areas of Routing, IPSEC, Network Security and SD-WAN.
• Design Versa solutions for the customers, and review and explain the design to Developers, Test Engineers and Customer Support Engineers.
• Document the test results and review the test results with Test Engineers and Customer Support Engineers.
• Work with Test Engineers and Customer Support Engineers to troubleshoot a customer problem and help recreate the problem in the lab.
• Develop, present, and respond to Request For Proposals (RFP) for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and Versa Networks solutions.
• Develop plans for customer legacy network equipment replacement with the Versa Networks Solution.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Incentives: We offer a competitive compensation package with and pre-IPO equity to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure you and your family stay healthy and covered.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a generous PTO policy that includes vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays to recharge and take care of personal matters.
• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and hybrid option to create the work schedule that works best for you.
• Professional Development: We believe in continuous learning. Access to training, certifications, and educational resources to help you grow in your career and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Employee Recognition: We celebrate achievements both big and small, with regular recognition programs and awards that highlight your contributions to our collective success.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
• Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies to support you during life's important moments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees