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# SD-WAN Network Engineer

- **Company:** American CyberSystems
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Access Network, Application Performance Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Technologies, Information Technology, Fortinet, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://public-rest34.bullhornstaffing.com/rest-services/2WXP1S/query/JobBoardPost?where=id=996135&fields=id,title,publishedCategory(id,name),address(city,state),employmentType,dateLastPublished,publicDescription,isOpen,isPublic,isDeleted

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Networking, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline
 * 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on SD-WAN technologies
 * 8+ years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of SD-WAN network architectures
 * Strong knowledge of SD-WAN solutions from leading vendors (e.g., Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, Silver Peak)
 * Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols
 * Knowledge of traditional WAN technologies (MPLS, VPN, etc.)
 * Ability to work with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 * Advanced presentation and technical writing experience
 * Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications and Visio

This position needs a FAA Public Trust., *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

## Description

* Design and implement SD-WAN solutions to enhance network performance and reliability
 * Manage and monitor SD-WAN infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
 * Extensive experience with leading SD-WAN solutions from vendors like Cisco, VMware (VeloCloud), Fortinet, Silver Peak, etc.
 * Micro-segmentation of service flows to enable sharing of untrusted segments of the network
 * Application of policies to enable network flow performance prioritization, monitoring, and visibility
 * Automated network path selection for optimization of application performance
 * Packet replication across multiple network access segments to improve overall service robustness
 * Next-Generation firewall and intrusion detection/prevention capabilities for edge devices
 * Conduct advanced security analytics for encrypted networks
 * Willingness to stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in SD-WAN and networking technologies
 * Collaborate with SE, Security, and I&T teams to integrate SD-WAN within existing network architecture
 * Troubleshoot and resolve network issues related to SD-WAN
 * Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SD-WAN configurations, processes, and procedures
 * Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures related to network management
 * Design, engineer, and implement SD-WAN solutions that support customer requirements and critical backbone architecture
 * Create SD-WAN network documentation and training as required for supporting engineering and NOC teams
 * Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.


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