Sr Network Engineer -HPE Aruba EdgeConnect and Silver Peak

job summary:
This role supports the HPE Aruba EdgeConnect rollout by providing hands-on technical leadership for SD-WAN staging, deployment coordination, and site implementation activities. The position requires deep understanding of Silver Peak/EdgeConnect SD-WAN and is responsible for preparing equipment, supporting field execution, and partnering with technical teams to ensure successful deployment across more than 30 sites.

 
location: Goodlettsville, Tennessee
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 55 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School

responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Stage, configure, label, and validate HPE Aruba EdgeConnect equipment for deployment across more than 30 sites, ensuring devices are prepared in accordance with design standards, templates, and rollout schedules.
• Work closely with field teams, project stakeholders, and site contacts to coordinate deployment activities, confirm readiness, and support successful installation and cutover events.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams, including network engineering, implementation, and support resources, to align device configurations, migration plans, test requirements, and issue resolution activities.
• Validate pre-deployment and post-deployment connectivity, troubleshoot Silver Peak/EdgeConnect SD-WAN issues, and escalate or remediate technical problems to minimize disruption during rollout activities.
• Maintain accurate deployment documentation, staging checklists, configuration records, and site readiness details to support consistent execution and handoff across the rollout program.
• Support rollout execution in accordance with established change management processes, implementation timelines, and operational standards.
• Provide timely status updates on staging progress, deployment readiness, risks, issues, and site completion milestones to project leadership and technical teams.

qualifications:
Qualifications:

- Deep understanding of HPE Aruba EdgeConnect / Silver Peak SD-WAN architecture, deployment methods, and operational support practices.

- At least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing, staging, supporting, or deploying Silver Peak/EdgeConnect SD-WAN solutions in an enterprise environment.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with field teams, technical teams, vendors, and site stakeholders.

- Experience staging, inventorying, labeling, and validating network hardware for multi-site deployments.

- Strong knowledge of WAN, routing, VPN, and LAN fundamentals, with the ability to troubleshoot connectivity and deployment issues during implementation; basic knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, including basic configuration, is required.

- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation, deployment checklists, and configuration records while following established standards and processes.

- Experience supporting large, complex, multi-site network rollout projects with competing priorities and tight implementation timelines.

- Ability to work effectively with third-party vendors, field resources, and internal cross-functional teams to drive deployment success.

- Ability to serve as a technical escalation point for deployment-related issues and to support resolution through implementation and stabilization.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites, deployment tasks, and readiness activities simultaneously.

- Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced rollout environment.

Experience and Education:

- BS/BA in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Silver Peak / HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN.

- Experience supporting enterprise network deployments, including site staging, implementation coordination, and cutover support.

- Working knowledge of routing, switching, WAN, VPN, related network deployment concepts, and basic Palo Alto firewall configuration.

- Experience working across field operations and technical teams in large-scale, multi-site rollout environments.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.