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# Senior WAN Engineer

- **Company:** Virtual Tech Gurus
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Border Gateway Protocol, Data Centers, Failover, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Peering, Ansible, Wide Area Networks, Cloud Platform System, Check Point Firewalls, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7ec02eb0-e495-450b-9b7b-3ba3b3c5d38a

## About the Role

* 7+ years of network engineering experience, including 3+ years in WAN, internet edge, or service-provider environments.
 * Active CCNP Enterprise, Service Provider, Data Center, or equivalent certification.
 * Strong production experience with BGP, carrier peering, routing policies, and failover.
 * Hands-on SD-WAN experience; Cato Networks strongly preferred.
 * Experience with carrier circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and cloud interconnects.
 * Strong documentation, incident management, and change-control skills.
 * Ability to work on-site in Covington, travel to operational sites, and participate in on-call support., * CCIE or CCNP Service Provider.
 * Experience with EVPN/VXLAN, Kentik, Check Point firewalls, and satellite communications.
 * Python or Ansible network automation experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior WAN Engineer to manage and optimize a global, mission-critical network spanning operational sites, data centers, carrier networks, cloud environments, and satellite communications infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with BGP, internet edge routing, SD-WAN/SASE, carrier circuits, and cloud connectivity., * Configure and troubleshoot eBGP/iBGP, routing policies, peering, and failover.

 * Deploy and manage SD-WAN/SASE solutions, preferably Cato Networks.
 * Implement and troubleshoot cloud connectivity, including Equinix Fabric and AWS Direct Connect.
 * Manage carrier circuits, circuit activations, cutovers, outages, and SLA escalations.
 * Support LAN/WAN connectivity across operational sites and data centers.
 * Monitor network performance, maintain documentation, and manage capacity planning.
 * Execute production changes following established change-control and audit processes.
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, telecom providers, and network architecture teams.