Network Engineer - Service Provider WAN (SP WAN

SS Software Solutions LLC
Jersey City, NJ, United States
26 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol Continuous Integration Data Centers IPv6 Multi-protocol Systems Python (Programming Language) Network Architecture Network Planning and Design Routing Ansible Wide Area Networks Information Technology
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Routing & Switching Open Network Automation Platform

Job description

  • We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer - Service Provider WAN (SP WAN) to join the Professional Services Organization.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and supporting complex customer network environments. This position requires deep expertise across MPLS, BGP, EVPN, ISIS, IPv6, SD-WAN, routing, switching, and data-center networking, along with strong network automation experience using Ansible, Python, Arista AVD, CloudVision Portal (CVP), and CI/CD pipelines.
  • The engineer will work closely with customers, partners, TAC, development teams, and internal engineering organizations to deliver highly scalable and reliable networking solutions., * Global Network Architecture & Operations
  • Design, implement, and support large-scale Service Provider and enterprise network deployments.
  • Lead MPLS design, implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance in production environments.
  • Architect and deploy EVPN-based solutions, including VXLAN underlays and overlays where applicable.
  • Lead advanced BGP and MP-BGP design and operations, including complex routing policies.
  • Design, implement, and optimize ISIS routing across Service Provider core and data-center environments.
  • Design and deploy IPv6 addressing and dual-stack architectures.
  • Plan, implement, and support SD-WAN solutions, including integration with existing MPLS and underlay networks.
  • Build and maintain network automation using Ansible, Python, Arista AVD, and CloudVision Portal (CVP).
  • Integrate network automation into CI/CD pipelines for reliable and repeatable configuration, testing, and deployment.
  • Support data-center routing and switching environments, including leaf-spine architectures.
  • Assist with configuration build-outs, Proof of Concepts (POCs), testing, and design validation.
  • Support implementation and change-control activities and provide bug scrubs and code recommendations.
  • Serve as the technical interface to TAC, internal development teams, and customers on architectural and operational issues.
  • Translate business requirements into robust network solutions spanning MPLS, SD-WAN, EVPN, and automated underlay/overlay designs.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of hands-on network design, deployment, operations, and troubleshooting experience.
  • 5+ years of Service Provider Networking experience - Required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience.
  • Deep expertise in BGP, including advanced design, MP-BGP, and complex routing policies.
  • Strong hands-on MPLS design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with EVPN and related overlay technologies.
  • Proven experience with ISIS routing protocol design and operations.
  • Strong knowledge of IPv6 design, deployment, and dual-stack operations.
  • Experience designing and supporting SD-WAN solutions.
  • Network automation experience using Ansible and Python.
  • Experience with Arista AVD (Arista Validated Designs).
  • Experience with Arista CloudVision Portal (CVP).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and practices applied to network infrastructure.
  • Strong routing, switching, troubleshooting, and network architecture skills.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, documentation, and customer-facing skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • CCIE Service Provider (CCIE SP)
  • CCIE Data Center (CCIE DC)
  • Arista ACE L3/L5 or equivalent advanced networking certification
  • Strong Arista networking experience
  • VXLAN/EVPN fabric implementation experience
  • Datacenter switching and routing experience
  • Leaf-spine architecture experience
  • Professional Services or customer-facing consulting experience

Key Technical Skills

MPLS BGP MP-BGP EVPN VXLAN ISIS IPv6 SD-WAN Ansible Python Arista AVD CloudVision Portal (CVP) CI/CD Leaf-Spine Routing & Switching

Mandatory Skills

Service Provider Networking MPLS Design & Implementation MPLS Maintenance BGP/MP-BGP EVPN ISIS IPv6 SD-WAN Ansible Python

Candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days per week in Jersey City, New Jersey and attend an in-person interview.

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