Staff Network Engineer

This position is for a Network Engineer within Visas Global Network Engineering WAN (GNE-WAN) team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to design develop and implement resilient scalable and automation-focused network solutions that underpin Visas global backbone infrastructure.

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 exchange & VC fabric network peering with Visas business partners.

         Serve as a 3rd level support for hardware installation and operation of these networks routers switches & SD-WAN devices.

         Act as Tier 3 support for BGP routing and Internet access collaborating with application owners to enhance network-based application performance.

         Provide Tier 3 technical support to Visa clients and internal teams resolving network issues and assisting with the deployment 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 past and current network architectures designs and implementations fully comply with Visa Key Controls and Technical Security Requirements.

         Develop and execute testing and quality assurance processes to ensure secure and successful project delivery including the creation and validation of network automation scripts and code to streamline deployment configuration and compliance checks.

         Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to ensure all deployed solutions meet Visa Security Requirements while also providing technical support for investigating and analyzing security alerts including those related to Internet DDoS mitigation systems and threat response mechanisms.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:
5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD OR 8 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD OR 8 years of relevant work experience.
Minimum of 35 years of relevant experience in large enterprise environments implementing LAN and WAN infrastructures using the latest networking technologies.
Minimum of 35 years experience in a Network Engineering role
Solid expertise and knowledge of IGP & EGP WAN IP technologies
Professional level engineering knowledge of network hardware specifically Cisco Juniper and Arista routers & 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 ISIS 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.
Automation experience in designing QA testing and executing test cases and test management.
This role requires effective communication and collaboration with implementation teams customer relations and both internal and external stakeholders to engineer solutions that meet diverse business and technical requirements.
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.
Must be available to support critical network operations as part of a Tier 3 on-call rotation providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues outside of standard business hours.
Work with platform vendors for hardware platform recommendations & roadmaps software code version assessments for feature & PSIRT response.
Proficient in technical documentation and diagram solutions.
Fundamental understanding of SD-WAN technologies including architecture deployment models and basic troubleshooting with the ability to support and optimize enterprise network connectivity using software-defined networking principles.
Proficiency in Python programming and debugging with a focus on automation and scripting.
Experience with Jinja templates for network configuration automation.
Proficiency in using Git for version control and code collaboration.
Familiarity with Jira for task management and project coordination.
Proficiency in working with MySQL DB queries.
Masters degree preferably in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or Information.

Additional Information :

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 131600.00 to 190650.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time