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Location Options:
Atlanta, GA
New York, NY
Jersey City, NJ (possibly Parsippany, NJ)
Philadelphia, PA
Wilton, CT
Charlotte, NC
Please Note: Our client is not offering sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa support.
This opportunity is with a Fortune 100 insurance company focused on large-scale infrastructure transformation and next-generation networking.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled SDN Enterprise Engineer to design, implement, and manage software-defined networking (SDN) solutions that enhance automation, agility, and security across enterprise, cloud, and data center environments. This role plays a critical part in advancing the organization's network architecture through controller-based networking, network function virtualization (NFV), and intent-based networking. The ideal candidate brings deep SDN expertise along with a strong automation-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, configure, and manage SDN solutions across hybrid environments, including enterprise data centers and public cloud.
Design and implement automation workflows using APIs, Ansible, Python, Terraform, and other IaC tools to reduce manual operations.
Serve as an escalation engineer for complex, SDN-related network issues, providing root cause analysis and long-term resolution.
Collaborate with network architects and engineers to integrate SDN with existing LAN/WAN, cloud, and security infrastructure.
Lead the adoption of observability and monitoring best practices to ensure resilience and scalability.
Continuously evaluate emerging SDN, NFV, and network automation technologies to evolve the enterprise network strategy.
Support CI/CD and DevOps initiatives with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
Drive microsegmentation and secure container networking within Kubernetes environments.
Build and maintain technical standards and network architecture documentation.
Engage stakeholders across the organization to align technical execution with business priorities and deliver results on time and within budget.
Partner with vendors on solution selection and implementation strategy.
Support multiple concurrent projects with agility and precision.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale, multi-vendor enterprise networks.
Hands-on expertise with SDN platforms such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, or Juniper Contrail.
Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols (L2/L3, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN).
Proficiency in network automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, REST APIs).
Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE) are highly desirable.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
Exposure to Kubernetes networking, container orchestration, and microsegmentation.
Strong understanding of network monitoring platforms and proactive performance management.
Ability to evaluate and recommend improvements based on business needs and technical requirements.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
Self-directed, collaborative work ethic with strong communication skills.
Commitment to high availability, performance, and security in network design and operations.
Results-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale environment.