Verizon · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer - SD-WAN Design
Irving, Texas
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $174K/yr
4+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company that empowers people by connecting them to what brings them joy. They are seeking a Senior SD-WAN Design Engineer to lead the architecture, planning, and design of their enterprise-wide SD-WAN solution, ensuring secure and high-performance connectivity from edge locations to IT data centers.
Communications InfrastructureInternetInternet of ThingsMobileTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Developing and defining the enterprise-wide SD-WAN architecture, ensuring seamless access from retail and office locations to data centers
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
Collaborating with security and cloud teams to integrate security policies across all edge locations
Defining technical standards, roadmaps, and best practices for SD-WAN deployment, focusing on scalability and performance for retail environments
Building Low Level Design (LLD) diagrams and clearly communicate design goals to implementation teams
Providing architectural oversight for global network transformation initiatives, specifically focusing on edge-to-core connectivity
Evaluating and recommending SD-WAN vendors and technologies, ensuring they meet enterprise security and networking requirements
Partnering with IT leadership to align SD-WAN strategies with business objectives and digital transformation goals
Building strong vendor relationships to drive feature enhancements that meet the company's specific edge-connectivity requirements
Developing implementation plans and migration strategies for transitioning legacy branch offices to modern SD-WAN fabrics
Leading proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects to validate SD-WAN performance and security capabilities
Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring the solution remains effective against emerging threats
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home & auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
Up to 15 days of vacation per year
Company
Verizon
Verizon is a broadband and telecommunications company that provides information and entertainment services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$34.39BKey Investors
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2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.29B
2024-06-20Grant· $2M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Schulman
Chief Executive Officer
Sowmyanarayan Sampath
Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Consumer
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