SDWAN Engineer (US)

Sdwan Engineer

The SDWAN Engineer, Network Engineering & Delivery team member will be responsible for deploying, and maintaining multi-vendor routing and switching platforms, SDWAN fabrics, and network application functions of TD's global enterprise network platform. The successful candidate will be highly versed in elements of network site planning, design of network elements for branch, campus, and datacenter technologies, deployment of SDWAN solutions, as well as planning circuit delivery and implementations to support the deployed network technology infrastructure.

Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager. Here are the essential job functions of this position:

• Build, maintain, and deploy network switching, routing, and SDWAN designs across Cisco, Aruba, and Arista technologies
• Implementation of and working with underlay/overlay solutions (BGP, OSPF) and multi-tenant segmentation design elements (multi-role SDWAN site designs)
• Assist in executing software and hardware lifecycle currency consisting of firmware upgrade planning, testing, and certification for internal deployment.
• Understanding a multi-WAN carrier topology – consisting of MPLS, Direct Internet Access DIA) and private MAN connectivity configurations
• Proficient in the deployment and management of SDWAN topologies (Cisco Catalyst SDWAN/Viptela, Aruba EdgeConnect, Silverpeak)
• Experience with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and Cisco Catalyst switching. Prior experience with Aruba and Arista switching is a plus.
• Experience in operating Network Admission Control infrastructure for enforcing security policies for branches and offices. Experience with Aruba Clearpass is a plus.
• Build and maintain network automation playbooks to carry out software deployment, configuration management, and site deployment techniques via network automation. Experience with and use of Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) strongly desired.

Depth & Scope:

• Works independently in a senior/lead role on a diverse range of tasks and may be relied upon to coach/educate others
• Subject matter expert and consults with clients, team, and/or project team to provide technical guidance and highly complex troubleshooting/problem resolution
• Leads the support of highly complex and/or comprehensive applications/systems and/or business lines
• Identifies root causes and implements targeted and controlled remediation plans
• Installs, configures, upgrades, and administers business applications/systems in co-ordination with appropriate stakeholders
• Reviews, participates and implements procedures
• Researches industry standards, best practices and new innovations in technology and makes recommendations

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• 5+ years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in network services.
• Aruba SDWAN EdgeConnect/Silverpeak and/or Cisco SDWAN deployment experience.
• Strong foundation of Layer 2/Layer 3 network frameworks
• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP networking and OSPF, BGP routing protocols. QoS configuration on routers and switches in enterprise environments
• Knowledge in WAN/LAN network architecture and operations in the enterprise (Firewalls, Routers, Switches)
• Demonstrate skills in physical network tasks and advanced troubleshooting.
• Interest in enhancing expertise, staying current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices to help deliver effective solutions.
• Previous experience working independently and autonomously as a lead on diverse, highly-complex and multi-faceted assignments and can be an inspiring and reliable coach and educator for small teams.
• Strength as a key resource in technical knowledge transfer between project teams, the business and/or outside vendors.
• Previous experience operating in a financial services role – supporting branch, campus, datacenter, and colocation topologies in support
• Desire to pursue network automation and support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts utilizing Ansible, Terraform, Python
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python or shell scripting
• Proficiency with network automation using orchestration platforms, scripting and REST APIs
• Outstanding communication skills are a must. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels and to communicate intricate technical and procedural matters to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Network implementation using SDN technologies and frameworks.
• Technical certification in technology of expertise (i.e CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or related)

Physical Requirements:

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.