Senior Network Engineer 1 - SD-WAN & WiFi (Design)

Must-have: SD-WAN, Wireless networking, Design

Role & responsibilities

• LAN / WAN / WiFi network design, engineering, implementation, and optimization for the Corporate Network product, adhering to all applicable standards including architecture, security, privacy, compliance, etc. with a heavy focus on global WiFi networking.
• Network service and circuit capacity management
• Project planning and delivery including hardware and software specification, vendor coordination, and full operational turnover
• Change planning and run book review
• Governance of third-party service providers
• Level 3 escalation support for operational issues and/or outages
• Collaborate with other key teams including Network Architects, Test and Certification, Information Security, Finance, Procurement, etc.
• Participate in product strategy and planning
• Develop and execute new initiatives to simplify, standardize, optimize, and automate the network designs, tooling, and operations, reducing implementation cycle times, minimizing/eliminating service downtime, and optimizing performance

Preferred candidate profile

• 4+ years of progressive experience in enterprise networking, with a focus on wireless, SD-WAN, and LAN infrastructure.
• Expertise in enterprise wireless protocols, RF site surveys, and security best practices. Hands on experience including deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting of platforms such as Mist AI, Cisco Wireless, or equivalent.
• Proven hands-on experience with SD-WAN (Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN experience preferred) including policy configuration, site provisioning, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding and implementation experience with Fabric-based LAN architectures (e.g., Cisco LAN Fabric, HP Flex Fabric)
• Proficient in Layer 2/3 networking concepts, including VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, and multicast.
• Skilled in network monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tools (e.g. Wireshark, Net Brain, Thousand Eyes, ADEM).
• Technical knowledge and experience with telco and ISP networks, ensuring diversity and managing availability
• Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead network design and implementation projects independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work non-standard hours during change implementations and service restoration efforts