WAN Engineer & Architect

Globalstar•Covington, LA

About The Position

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

WAN design: Expert experience with WAN architectures (MPLS, VPN, SD-WAN, MP-BGP, DIA, DWDM/wave services)
Routing: Expert-level BGP — route reflectors, communities, path manipulation, multihoming, and production troubleshooting; Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS at an expert level, multi-vendor experience (Arista, Juniper) a plus
Data center fabric: Hands-on EVPN/VXLAN design and operations
Network security: Firewall configurations, ACLs, segmentation, and threat mitigation
Cloud connectivity: AWS VPC/Transit Gateway/Direct Connect and interconnection platforms such as Equinix Fabric; familiarity with Azure and Google Cloud connectivity options
Monitoring and observability: Experience operating network monitoring/observability platforms (Kentik strongly preferred; NetFlow/sFlow/IPFIX analytics, SNMP, streaming telemetry, synthetic monitoring) in an environment with contractual SLAs
Automation: Familiarity with network automation and configuration tools (Ansible, Python, NetBox, etc.)
Optical: Has used leased wave technologies and able to design and turn up associated systems
Facility design: Understanding of data center design principles, power, cooling, and space planning
Redundancy and resilience: Ability to design and implement redundant systems, including diverse facility entrances and carrier circuit diversity. Familiar with reading and interpreting KMZs of routes and ability to negotiate their best practice.
Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams (IT, facilities, vendors)
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing technical requirements and industry trends
Communication: Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive: Anticipate and mitigate potential network issues
Bachelor’s degree in Networking, Computer Science, or an equivalent Engineering degree
CCIE (Routing and Switching), CCNP (Enterprise), or equivalent skill required
At least ten (10) years of progressive experience in WAN engineering, traffic routing, and WAN security, with at least three (3) years in an architect or lead design role.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

Cato Networks SD-WAN/SASE deployment or operations experience
Experience optimizing networking for latency and loss mitigation
Comprehension and awareness of optical transport platforms and their nuances when considering IP services
Familiarity with data center and edge network technologies and services, including how to enable HA, traffic distribution, and peering in these settings
Experience in satellite, telecom carrier, or other uptime-critical service provider environments
Experience operating in regulated/compliance-driven environments (NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR, SOC 2)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with NetSuite

Responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end WAN design, implementation, support, and documentation. Platforms include firewalls, routers, and Layer 2 switching related to SD-WAN, point-to-point, and WAVE telecom circuits.
Own BGP routing design and operations at scale — peering, transit, communities, traffic engineering, and route policy across carrier, cloud, and internal domains.
Lead SD-WAN architecture and operations (Cato Networks), including site onboarding, policy design, overlay/underlay routing preference, and integration with security controls.
Traffic routing, security, bandwidth, and QoS control on the WAN network
Architect and manage cloud interconnect via Equinix Fabric and direct connections to AWS and other cloud providers
Design and support data center fabric technologies including EVPN/VXLAN
Engineering of diverse access fiber plant at ground stations and demarc extensions, including review of carrier KMZ route data to ensure physical path diversity
Own network observability and SLA assurance using Kentik and related monitoring platforms — flow analytics, synthetic testing, capacity trending, anomaly detection, and customer-facing SLA reporting; troubleshoot WAN-related issues to rapid resolution
Maintain WAN configuration and backups of WAN edge devices
Test and turn-up of new WAN circuits with telco and ground station staff
Partner with cybersecurity on segmentation, zero trust initiatives, and compliance-driven network controls (NIST 800-171, SOC 2)
Produce and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and runbooks
Lead vendor and carrier relationships: circuit procurement, escalations, and technology evaluation
Interface with IT, other network engineers, and other departments as required