Senior Engineer - SD-WAN Design

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Verizon Global Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior SD-WAN Design Engineer to lead the architecture, planning, and design of our enterprise-wide SD-WAN solution1. This role will play a crucial part in driving network transformation by designing secure, high-performance connectivity from edge locations-including retail stores and corporate offices-to IT data centers and Security Service Edge (SSE) environments.

As a key member of the design team, you will integrate networking and security into a unified framework, ensuring that our edge-to-cloud connectivity is both resilient and security-minded333. You will work with cutting-edge technology, evaluating the SD-WAN vendor ecosystem to redefine the future of our network perimeter.

What you'll be doing...

• Architecture Development: Developing and defining the enterprise-wide SD-WAN architecture, ensuring seamless access from retail and office locations to data centers.

• Solution Design: Leading the design and planning of SD-WAN solutions (Versa or Cisco or Juniper or Velo, etc.) that integrate with SSE (Security Service Edge) and cloud-delivered security services.

• Security Collaboration: Collaborating with security and cloud teams to integrate security policies across all edge locations.

• Standards & Roadmap: Defining technical standards, roadmaps, and best practices for SD-WAN deployment, focusing on scalability and performance for retail environments.

• Design Documentation: Building Low Level Design (LLD) diagrams and clearly communicate design goals to implementation teams.

• Transformation Oversight: Providing architectural oversight for global network transformation initiatives, specifically focusing on edge-to-core connectivity.

• Vendor Evaluation: Evaluating and recommending SD-WAN vendors and technologies, ensuring they meet enterprise security and networking requirements.

• Strategic Alignment: Partnering with IT leadership to align SD-WAN strategies with business objectives and digital transformation goals.

• Vendor Relations: Building strong vendor relationships to drive feature enhancements that meet the company's specific edge-connectivity requirements.

• Migration Strategy: Developing implementation plans and migration strategies for transitioning legacy branch offices to modern SD-WAN fabrics.

• Validation & Testing: Leading proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects to validate SD-WAN performance and security capabilities.

• Technical Leadership: Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring the solution remains effective against emerging threats.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Experience in Enterprise Network Architecture and security.

• Experience in Routing Protocols such as BGP & OSPF.

Even better if you have:

• Experience in large-scale retail environments with complex security and high-density networking requirements.

• Extensive experience in IPSec.

• Strong Knowledge of Wi-Fi.

• Prior experience leading digital transformation initiatives with a focus on edge security and cloud-delivered services.

• Experience in new technology development and testing of SD-WAN features.

• Strong expertise in SD-WAN frameworks, including deep knowledge of the current vendor ecosystem (e.g., Versa, Velocloud, or Silver Peak).

• Hands-on experience with network security, firewalls, VPNs, and integrating SD-WAN with SSE/SASE providers.

• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native connectivity models.

• Experience designing and implementing zero trust architectures at the network edge.

• Strong understanding of industry security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS benchmarks.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical designs to stakeholders.

• Self-motivated and forward-thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.