Software Defined Networking Engineer (SME) - Mid – Senior

Core4ce is a team of innovators dedicated to strengthening national security and advancing warfighting outcomes. They are seeking a Software Defined Networking Engineer (SME) to lead the design and architecture of their enterprise software-defined network infrastructure, ensuring scalability and security while mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Attending planning sessions to understand business and technical requirements
• Recommending cost-effective, technically feasible network solutions that meet initial capacity requirements, provide long-term scalability, and anticipate future growth and performance needs
• Adhering to and following change management policies that facilitate a stable, well-documented network infrastructure that meets organizational requirements. This includes the creation, submission, review, and periodic representation of complex changes in weekly change management meetings
• Documenting projects, support actions and other administrative artifacts to serve as reference material for fellow engineers and management staff
• Ensuring incidents and service requests adhere to established service level agreements (SLAs)
• Pursing professional development opportunities through certifications, training, or conferences that enhance both technical and non-technical skillsets relevant to their role within the organization
• Submitting written and verbal status reports as requested to management staff
• Lead the design and architecture of our enterprise software-defined network infrastructure, including SD-WAN, Software-Defined LAN, and data center fabrics (e.g., Cisco ACI)
• Deploy, configure, and manage SDN controllers and associated network components to build a cohesive, automated, and policy-driven network
• Serve as the highest point of escalation for complex issues related to overlay networks, fabric management, and network virtualization
• Drive network automation initiatives using tools like Ansible, Python, and REST APIs to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and ensure consistency
• Implement and manage network security policies, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect the network infrastructure
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Requirements:

• 8570 Compliant / CCNA OS cert
• Must be able to obtain TS security clearance
• Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing the Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) solution
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols, including OMP, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts such as LAN/WAN, VPN, QoS, and network security
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components including certificate authorities, hardware security modules, certificate revocation lists, certificate requests, and certificate installation
• Advanced knowledge of networking and systems administration; and the ability to troubleshoot problems
• Experience with traffic monitoring tools such as TCPDump, Wireshark as well as analyzing network traffic
• Knowledge and experience working with Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and associated technologies preferred
• Experience with VXLAN network overlays
• Proven skills in discussing and planning application architecture with cross-functional application, business, technical teams and third-party vendors
• Should be capable of organizing, tracking and managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with the design and architecture of a global SD-WAN infrastructure, with a focus on scalability, optimization, performance, and security while ensuring low latency, high availability, and efficient traffic routing
• Experience deploying and configuring Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) components, including Manager, Controller, Validator, and cEdge routers
• B.A or B.S. in a degree such as Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology or 7 years related experience
• 7-10 years of experience in network engineering, with a minimum of 4-5 years of hands-on experience with SD-WAN and SD-LAN technologies
• Experience with F5, Cisco ISE, Armis
• Experience with Cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, and OCI
• Experience working in a healthcare environment