Network Data Admin

Title: Network Data Admin

Location : Ashburn, VA (Onsite)
Duration: Full time

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Implement, and provide ongoing support of network systems of high complexity in Internet, MPLS backbone, & corporate WAN environments to

fulfill business needs for performance and cost benefits.

Plan, test, and deploy private and exchange network peering with Visa's business partners.

Serve as a 3rd level support for hardware installation and operation of these networks' routers and switches

Serve as 3rd level support for WAN and WAN Optimization, working with application owners and clients to fine-tune WAN links for optimal

performance

Serve as a 3rd level support for BGP routing and Internet access, working with application owners to optimize application delivery on the network

Provide 3rd level technical support to Visa clients and to technical teams within Visa to resolve network issues and to support the implementation

of new network solutions

Ensure full compliance of Visa Key Controls and Technical Security Requirements for all network architecture, designs, and implementations both

past and present

Ensure all network changes go through appropriate review, change control, and acceptance before implementation

Develop testing and QA functions to ensure that projects are securely delivered and fulfill expectations

Work with the Information Security Office to ensure solutions deployed meet Visa Security Requirements and provide technical assistance for

investigation and analysis of security alerts

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

At least 3-5 years related experience in service provider environments implementing LANs and WANs using latest technology

At least 3 years of experience in a Network Engineering role

Solid expertise and knowledge of WAN IP technologies

Professional level engineering knowledge of network hardware specifically Cisco and Juniper routers and switches

Professional level engineering knowledge of network operating systems specifically Cisco IOS-XR and Juniper JUNOS

Professional level engineering knowledge of IP routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS

Professional level engineering knowledge of security encryption protocols such as IPSec, SSL, and MACSec

Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols

This position will need to be able to communicate and work effectively with implementation teams, customer relations, and internal/external

customers to engineer solutions to meet the needs of all stakeholders

Advanced process orientation and exhibited planning, organizational, and problem solving skills

Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal in English) skills

The ability to support network operations in an on-call fashion is a requirement

NICE TO HAVE

CCNP or CCIE in router and switch or service provider

Network automation experience working with scripting languages, templates and playbooks

ITIL Certification

Master's degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Security

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Network Security experience

Program/Project Overview

We have built a new global WAN backbone and we are looking for network engineering help to accelerate the service migrations from the legacy backbone.

Engagement Deliverable(s)

Plan, develop network router configuration scripts, & deploy in production per training instructions provided by project lead engineer. As a result, a good understanding of WAN technology is required.