Staff Network Engineer, SDWAN

The team seeks a Staff Network Engineer to join the WAN network team, with a focus on supporting the expanding Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) infrastructure. This is a crucial role impacting the organization's connectivity, performance, and security across various locations and cloud environments. The engineer will collaborate with a group of engineers, working with architects, security teams, and business units to provide innovative and reliable network solutions.

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of SD-WAN solutions, ensuring optimal network performance, reliability, and security
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SD-WAN technologies, providing guidance and expertise to internal teams and stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to SD-WAN, including connectivity, performance, and configuration problems
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SD-WAN configurations, processes, and procedures
• Collaborate with network architects and security teams to integrate SD-WAN with existing network infrastructure
• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures related to network management and SD-WAN deployments
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for network operations
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in SD-WAN and WAN networking technologies, including carrier's grade MPLS and traffic engineering

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on WAN and SD-WAN technologies (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Fortinet, Silver Peak, Juniper/Cisco routing platforms)
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, routing (OSPF, BGP), and switching, class-of-service
• Experience with firewall technologies (e.g., FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, including VPNs, and perform packet capture and log analysis
• Experience with transport technologies, DWDM technologies and products
• Advanced Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise) or vendor-specific SD-WAN certifications
• Experience with network automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Experience with network monitoring and supporting Government entities and relevant security clearances

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.