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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - Versa SD-WAN - **Company:** Cargill - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Network Address Translation, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Scaled Agile Framework, Service Pack, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Syslog, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, YAML, Datadog, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Fastapi, Pytest, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Network Support, Performance Monitor, ArcSight Event Correlation, Restful APIs, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Jenkins, Golang - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-F493D0C5B83D7B7D6A/ ## About the Role * Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience. * Minimum of five years of experience in network engineering, network automation, DevOps, platform engineering, or a related discipline. * Hands-on experience supporting enterprise WAN or SD-WAN environments, with a strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPN technologies, network security, and high-availability design. * Demonstrated experience developing network automation with Python, Git-based workflows, REST APIs, and configuration or infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible or Terraform. Preferred: * Eight or more years of experience designing, automating, and supporting network platforms in a large, globally distributed enterprise environment. * Hands-on experience engineering and operating Versa Networks SD-WAN, including Versa Director, Analytics, Controller, and branch appliance capabilities, or comparable enterprise SD-WAN platforms. * Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, IPsec, quality of service, VRFs and segmentation, NAT, DNS, DHCP, Firewall policy, resilient underlay and overlay design, and secure Internet access patterns. * Experience building CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent tools, including automated testing, code quality checks, approval controls, and deployment rollback. * Experience creating network automation services and integrations using Python, FastAPI, Go, JavaScript, REST APIs, data models, and structured formats such as JSON and YAML. * Experience with automated network testing and validation frameworks such as pytest, pyATS, Batfish, or equivalent tools. * Experience with network observability and performance management using Datadog, Versa analytics, SNMP, syslog, streaming telemetry, dashboards, and event correlation. * Experience with cloud networking and connectivity across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including secure, multi-region, and highly available architectures. * Working knowledge of Linux, containers, secrets management, role-based access control, vulnerability remediation, and secure software development practices. * Experience working within Agile engineering teams and ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes. * Ability to produce clear architecture documentation, low-level designs, engineering standards, implementation plans, test plans, and operational runbooks. * Demonstrated ability to influence across teams, lead complex technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders. * Relevant certifications such as Versa Networks certification, CCNP Enterprise, Cisco DevNet Professional, cloud networking certification, or equivalent are preferred. ## Description The Network DevOps Senior Engineer will design, automate, operate, and continuously improve Cargill's global software-defined network infrastructure, with an initial focus on the Versa SD-WAN platform. In this role, you will apply modern software engineering, infrastructure as code, and site reliability practices to build secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable network capabilities. You will provide technical leadership across Network, Cloud, Hosting, Security, Enablement Tooling, and Infrastructure Automation teams., * NETWORK SOLUTIONS: Designs, implements and maintains network solutions to meet organizational needs, including creating network diagrams and blueprints. * NETWORK DEVICES CONFIGURATION: Sets up and configures various complex network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, virtual private networks and software defined networking to maintain optimal performance and security. * TROUBLESHOOTING & DIAGNOSTICS: Performs complex troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining network reliability. * NETWORK MAINTENANCE: Leads routine maintenance and updates on network systems, including applying patches, service packs and security configurations. * PERFORMANCE MONITORING & OPTIMIZATION: Monitors network performance, maintains system availability and reliability, and makes necessary adjustments to optimize performance. * SECURITY MEASURES: Sustains network security by leading the implementation of appropriate measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption technologies. * DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING: Develops and implements disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of network failures. * NETWORK AUTOMATION: Develops and implements automation and tools to streamline network operations, including configuration management, device provisioning and software updates. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)