WAN Engineer

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot eBGP and iBGP across internet-edge and carrier interconnect environments.
• Manage route policies, prefix filtering, BGP communities, peering relationships, capacity changes, and failover testing.
• Deploy and support enterprise SD-WAN/SASE environments, including appliances, site configurations, security policies, performance optimization, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Design and operate cloud connectivity using technologies such as Equinix Fabric, AWS Direct Connect, and comparable cloud interconnect solutions.
• Coordinate carrier circuit activations, acceptance testing, cutovers, outage response, maintenance activities, and service escalations for optical, Ethernet, DIA, and MPLS services.
• Build and support LAN and WAN connectivity across operational sites, data centers, and industrial or operational technology environments.
• Maintain network monitoring, flow analytics, alerting, dashboards, performance telemetry, and capacity reporting.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, as-built documentation, circuit inventories, IP and BGP records, and operational runbooks.
• Execute production network changes in accordance with established change management and audit processes.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, telecommunications, carriers, network architecture, and technical teams on network design, implementation, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.

• Active CCNP Enterprise, Service Provider, Data Center, or comparable professional-level networking certification.
• 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, including 3+ years focused on WAN, internet-edge, or service-provider connectivity in production environments.
• Strong production BGP experience, including peering, route policies, prefix filtering, communities, and failover behavior.
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating SD-WAN technologies such as Cato Networks, VMware VeloCloud, Cisco Viptela, Palo Alto Prisma, Fortinet, or comparable platforms.
• Experience activating and troubleshooting carrier circuits and working directly with telecommunications providers and network operations teams.
• Working knowledge of cloud interconnect technologies such as Equinix Fabric, AWS Direct Connect, or comparable services.
• Strong experience with network documentation, incident management, change control, and production support practices.
• Ability to meet applicable work authorization requirements associated with the position.
• Ability to travel approximately 15 to 20% and participate in an on-call rotation as required.
• Ability to support Central Time business and operational requirements., * CCIE, CCNP Service Provider, or comparable advanced networking certification.
• Experience with satellite communications, telecommunications, carrier, or ISP infrastructure.
• Knowledge of EVPN/VXLAN technologies.
• Experience with network analytics platforms such as Kentik or comparable tools.
• Experience supporting Check Point firewalls or similar network security technologies.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or comparable technologies.

Publishing Pay Range: $59.00 - $65.00 hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline - it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.