What are the responsibilities and job description for the SD-WAN Engineer position at Verigent?
***Please note pursuant to a government contract this specific position requires United States Citizenship***
Job Title: SD-WAN Engineer
Location: High Point, NC with up to 50% travel
Duration: 6 Month CTH
Salary: $55/hr - $60/hr with $115,000 - $125,000 conversion
Primary Purpose:
Support the design, deployment, and operations of secure SD-WAN architectures for government and classified network environments, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with security standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implement and support SD-WAN solutions Versa Networks SD-WAN/ across enterprise environments
• Assist with integration of SD-WAN into existing network infrastructure,
• Configure and maintain secure overlay networks, IPSec tunnels, segmentation policies, and routing protocols
• Monitor and troubleshoot WAN and SD-WAN performance issues, escalating complex problems as needed
• Support application performance optimization using SD-WAN features such as QoS, path selection, and traffic steering
• Assist in implementing secure access and segmentation policies aligned with zero-trust principles
• Contribute to Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) and Cross-Domain solution deployments
• Apply and maintain compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs
• Perform system testing, validation, and documentation for SD-WAN deployments
• Support network monitoring and analytics using centralized SD-WAN management tools (e.g., Versa Director, Analytics)
• Assist in developing network diagrams, configurations, and documentation
• Collaborate with senior engineers, government staff, and subcontractors on implementation activities
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical input as needed
• Travel to customer or lab environments for deployment and support activities (as required)
• Follow organizational policies, including security, compliance, and safety requirements
• Maintain eligibility for required government security clearance
Skills and Knowledge:
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms, including Cisco, Aruba, and Versa Networks
• Familiarity with Versa SASE components (Director, Analytics, Gateway)
• Understanding of WAN technologies (MPLS, broadband, VPNs, BGP, OSPF)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of network security concepts (IPSec, firewalls, segmentation)
• Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology RMF and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency DAAPM processes
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Ability to follow network design documentation and implementation plans
• Experience with documentation tools such as Microsoft Visio
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
Salary : $55 - $60