Staff Network Engineer

Visa•Ashburn, VA

5d•$134,500 - $214,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Network Engineer operates Visa’s internal data communications systems, including LANs and WANs. The role plans, designs, implements, and supports networked systems; configures and troubleshoots network infrastructure; and coordinates with vendors on installation of routers, bridges, concentrators, and switches. The position also contributes to project implementation, training, proposal writing, project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons. The engineer supports high-complexity network systems across extranet, commercial, and corporate environments; serves as an escalation point for operational issues; and provides third-level technical support to network teams and client institutions. The role collaborates across project management, account management, security, and support teams, maintains network documentation and processes, evaluates technologies, participates in incident and change management, and helps ensure secure project delivery. Digital fluency is required, including the ability to use emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools to support everyday work.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years with an advanced degree, no experience required with a PhD, or at least 8 years of relevant work experience.
Experience designing, planning, documenting, and implementing LANs and WANs using current technology.
Experience with cloud service provider ecosystems such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
Understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols.
Experience with high-availability networks in load-balanced, n-tier application environments.
Experience leading complex global projects from development through implementation.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex systems and network environment issues.
Ability to write technical design and build documentation for all aspects of a technical infrastructure.
Ability to represent technical and business issues and solutions to multiple internal and external levels in support of strategic organizational plans.
Digital fluency, including ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools.

Nice To Haves

Cisco certification or a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering.
Three years of related experience in infrastructure/network environments and in designing, planning, documenting, and implementing LANs and WANs.
Advanced process orientation and demonstrated planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Python and Ansible experience.
ITIL certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, implement, and provide ongoing support for complex network systems in extranet, commercial, and corporate environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems and serve as an escalation point for operational teams.
Provide third-level technical support to network support teams and client institutions.
Collaborate with project managers, account managers, security, and network support teams on engineering requirements and end-to-end technical oversight.
Develop and maintain operational runbooks, network design documentation, and continuous-improvement processes and best practices.
Assess and test new and evolving technologies for performance and cost benefits.
Participate in change, incident, and problem management, including root-cause analysis and resolution.
Provide training and guidance to network support teams and conduct internal technical briefings.
Build and maintain relationships with global and virtual teams and third parties on network development and support issues.
Lead development, testing, and QA functions to ensure secure delivery and fulfillment of project expectations.
Coordinate with vendors for installation of network equipment.
Contribute to project implementation, proposal writing, project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.