Sr Network Engineer

Visa•Ashburn, VA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Description and Responsibilities: Plan, design, implement, and support complex network systems in the commercial production environment. Support Datacenter and WAN connectivity and determine capacity needs for new business requirements. Serve as the primary expert for client connectivity thru cloud and MPLS, providing guidance to clients and Visa teams. Produce network design documentation for project teams, peers, and support groups. Provision new client processing by executing required network updates and offering technical assistance. Serve as a 3rd level support for hardware installation and operation of these networks’ routers, switches, & SD-WAN devices. Partner with Cybersecurity to ensure compliance with Visa security standards and assist in event analysis. Recommend improvements to strengthen the effectiveness of client connectivity. Identify opportunities to enhance network management through automation and AI. This is a hybrid position. Expectations of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or two+ years with an advanced degree.
Enterprise-level experience implementing LAN and WAN infrastructures using modern networking technologies.
Strong expertise in IGP and EGP WAN IP technologies.
Professional-level engineering knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, and Arista hardware and software.
Professional-level engineering knowledge of routing protocols including ISIS, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS.
Professional-level engineering knowledge of encryption protocols such as IPSec, SSL, and MACSec.
Hands-on programming and scripting experience in Python or similar languages, with automation using IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency in integrating monitoring solutions with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and GenAI technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Strong process orientation with advanced planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, leadership, and English communication skills.
Availability to support critical network operations as part of a Tier 3 on-call rotation for complex after-hours issues.
Proficiency in creating technical documentation and network diagrams.
Experience using Jinja templates for automated network configuration.
Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, implement, and support complex network systems in the commercial production environment.
Support Datacenter and WAN connectivity and determine capacity needs for new business requirements.
Serve as the primary expert for client connectivity thru cloud and MPLS, providing guidance to clients and Visa teams.
Produce network design documentation for project teams, peers, and support groups.
Provision new client processing by executing required network updates and offering technical assistance.
Serve as a 3rd level support for hardware installation and operation of these networks’ routers, switches, & SD-WAN devices.
Partner with Cybersecurity to ensure compliance with Visa security standards and assist in event analysis.
Recommend improvements to strengthen the effectiveness of client connectivity.
Identify opportunities to enhance network management through automation and AI.