SD-WAN Engineer

Seeking a Network Engineer to join the SecureNet team, focusing on SD-WAN and next-generation firewall solutions for mid-market enterprise customers. This position blends network design, solution architecture, and testing, supporting secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and deploy secure networking solutions in a lab environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and test SD-WAN and security solutions for SecureNet product line. Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers to define end-to-end secure network solutions. Configure and manage routing and firewall policies across distributed enterprise environments. Support VPN configuration, IPsec tunnels, and SSL/TLS security mechanisms. Execute testing plans — functional, failover, and performance testing — to validate new features and customer requests. Assist with network troubleshooting and root cause analysis for escalated issues. Participate in solution architecture activities, designing features for both internal and customer-specific deployments. Document configuration standards, test methodologies, and operational guidance. Occasionally support off-hours maintenance windows for deployment and system changes.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

3–5+ years of experience in network engineering or network security engineering. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, VLANs, NAT, and routing fundamentals. Strong experience with firewall concepts – stateful/stateless inspection, unified threat management, and NGFWs. Hands-on knowledge of SD-WAN solutions, preferably Versa or Fortinet/Cisco/Palo Alto Prisma. Familiarity with overlay and underlay networking concepts, including path selection and policy-based routing. Linux command-line experience for troubleshooting and configuration. Proficiency with tools such as Wireshark for packet analysis.

NICE TO HAVE

Automation and scripting experience (Ansible, Python, REST APIs). Familiarity with Zero Trust network architectures. Experience working with ISPs, MSPs, or large enterprise networks. SQL/database knowledge for reporting or network analytics. Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Security, or NSE are a plus.

SOFT SKILLS

Strong technical communicator with collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Detail-oriented and organized, with ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset. Positive attitude and curiosity for learning new security technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company