Staff Network Engineer, SDWAN

Tesla • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

The team seeks a Staff Network Engineer to join the WAN network team, with a focus on supporting the expanding Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) infrastructure. This is a crucial role impacting the organization's connectivity, performance, and security across various locations and cloud environments. The engineer will collaborate with a group of engineers, working with architects, security teams, and business units to provide innovative and reliable network solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on WAN and SD-WAN technologies (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, Silver Peak, Juniper/Cisco routing platforms)
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, routing (OSPF, BGP), and switching, class-of-service
• Experience with firewall technologies (e.g., FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, including VPNs, and perform packet capture and log analysis
• Experience with transport technologies, DWDM technologies and products
• Advanced Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise) or vendor-specific SD-WAN certifications
• Experience with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Experience with network monitoring and supporting Government entities and relevant security clearances

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of SD-WAN solutions, ensuring optimal network performance, reliability, and security
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SD-WAN technologies, providing guidance and expertise to internal teams and stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to SD-WAN, including connectivity, performance, and configuration problems
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SD-WAN configurations, processes, and procedures
• Collaborate with network architects and security teams to integrate SD-WAN with existing network infrastructure
• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures related to network management and SD-WAN deployments
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for network operations
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in SD-WAN and WAN networking technologies, including carrier's grade MPLS and traffic engineering

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees