SD-WAN Engineer

Core4ce • Remote,

6d • $95,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Core4ce is looking for an SD-WAN Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME). This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Familiar with government information assurance standards including DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, IAVAs management, auditing and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• The Forge (opportunity to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree