SDN Engineer

Elite Technical•Scottsdale, AZ

78d

About The Position

Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Defined Networking (SDN) Engineer to join their dynamic team in Scottsdale, AZ. As an SDN Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing SDN solutions on a multi-transport, networking radio.- Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop SDN solutions to enhance network performance, scalability, and flexibility. - Implement and manage SDN controllers and network virtualization technologies. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SDN solutions such as Modular RF, Seeker, and Viasat's NetAgility. - Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues, providing timely resolutions. - Develop and maintain documentation for SDN architectures, configurations, and procedures. - Stay up-to-date with the latest SDN technologies and industry trends to ensure best practices. - Participate in network architecture design and capacity planning. - Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks using SDN tools and scripting languages. - Provide technical support and training to team members and stakeholders on SDN technologies

Requirements

Must be US Citizen due to work being performed
Able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (active Secret is preferred)
BS degree in a STEM field and 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Proven experience in network engineering and SDN technologies.
Strong understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
Experience with SDN controllers (e.g., OpenDaylight, ONOS) and network virtualization platforms.
Familiarity with cloud networking and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Agile is preferred
Experience with SDN solutions such as Modular RF, Seeker, and Viasat NetAgility.
Familiarity with embedded Linux systems.

Responsibilities

Design and develop SDN solutions to enhance network performance, scalability, and flexibility.
Implement and manage SDN controllers and network virtualization technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SDN solutions such as Modular RF, Seeker, and Viasat's NetAgility.
Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues, providing timely resolutions.
Develop and maintain documentation for SDN architectures, configurations, and procedures.
Stay up-to-date with the latest SDN technologies and industry trends to ensure best practices.
Participate in network architecture design and capacity planning.
Automate network provisioning, configuration, and management tasks using SDN tools and scripting languages.
Provide technical support and training to team members and stakeholders on SDN technologies

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