Senior Network Engineer HPE Silver Peak Edge Connect

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer
Skill 3 years in HPE Silver Peak Edge Connect SDWAN
Location: Nashville/Goodlettsville Tennessee (Hybrid)

General Summary: What business need does this position exist to fill (Maximum of 3 Sentences)
This role supports the HPE Aruba Edge Connect rollout by providing hands-on technical leadership for SD-WAN staging deployment coordination and site implementation activities. The position requires deep understanding of Silver Peak/Edge Connect SD-WAN and is responsible for preparing equipment supporting field execution and partnering with technical teams to ensure successful deployment across more than 30 sites.
Duties & Responsibilities: What major responsibilities does this position have and what percentage of time is spent on completing them (Typically 5 7)

Stage configure label and validate HPE Aruba Edge Connect equipment for deployment across more than 30 sites ensuring devices are prepared in accordance with design standards templates and rollout schedules.
Work closely with field teams project stakeholders and site contacts to coordinate deployment activities confirm readiness and support successful installation and cutover events.
Coordinate with internal technical teams including network engineering implementation and support resources to align device configurations migration plans test requirements and issue resolution activities.
Validate pre-deployment and post-deployment connectivity troubleshoot Silver Peak/Edge Connect SD-WAN issues and escalate or remediate technical problems to minimize disruption during rollout activities.
Maintain accurate deployment documentation staging checklists configuration records and site readiness details to support consistent execution and handoff across the rollout program.
Support rollout execution in accordance with established change management processes implementation timelines and operational standards.
Provide timely status updates on staging progress deployment readiness risks issues and site completion milestones to project leadership and technical teams.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): What KSAs are required to perform this job
Deep understanding of HPE Aruba Edge Connect / Silver Peak SD-WAN architecture deployment methods and operational support practices.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing staging supporting or deploying Silver Peak/Edge Connect SD-WAN solutions in an enterprise environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with field teams technical teams vendors and site stakeholders.
Experience staging inventorying labelling and validating network hardware for multi-site deployments.
Strong knowledge of WAN routing VPN and LAN fundamentals with the ability to troubleshoot connectivity and deployment issues during implementation; basic knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls including basic configuration is required.
Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation deployment checklists and configuration records while following established standards and processes.
Experience supporting large complex multi-site network rollout projects with competing priorities and tight implementation timelines.
Ability to work effectively with third-party vendors field resources and internal cross-functional teams to drive deployment success.
Ability to serve as a technical escalation point for deployment-related issues and to support resolution through implementation and stabilization.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites deployment tasks and readiness activities simultaneously.
Team-oriented detail-focused and able to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced rollout environment.

Work Experience &/or Education: What are the minimum education and/or experience requirements necessary to perform this job
BS/BA in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Silver Peak / HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN.
Experience supporting enterprise network deployments including site staging implementation coordination and cutover support.
Working knowledge of routing switching WAN VPN related network deployment concepts and basic Palo Alto firewall configuration.
Experience working across field operations and technical teams in large-scale multi-site rollout environments.