SDN Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Fintech seeks a Lead SDN Network engineer.

An ideal candidate will be experienced working in a large Data Center environment, have core routing and switching skills, strong SDN experience, and automation. Experience with Arista and / or OpenShift is preferred but not required.

This is a permanent direct hire opportunity. Compensation targeted in the 150-170k + / - range, + bonus + equity and comprehensive benefits.

This is a US based position that has a hybrid schedule that can also potentially be remote.

The Lead SDN Network Engineer serves as a senior technical expert specializing in programmable networking, network automation, and software-defined infrastructure. This role combines deep knowledge of traditional network engineering with modern DevNetOps, API-based architectures, and cloud-native technologies. The position focuses on advancing network operations from manual processes to fully automated, code-driven environments, while mentoring teams in automation best practices and DevNetOps adoption.

Responsibilities

• DevNetOps Integration : Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for network provisioning, configuration management, and deployment automation using GitHub workflows and CI / CD pipelines.
• Arista Network Automation : Design, deploy, and maintain Arista switching and routing infrastructure with emphasis on automation using Arista's eAPI, CloudVision Portal (CVP), and Internal Automation tools.
• SDN Architecture & Implementation : Lead Software-Defined Network initiatives, implement controller-based architectures, and optimize network programmability through API-driven network management.
• Advanced Network Troubleshooting : Automate, troubleshoot, consult with, and resolve highly complex network-related issues using programmatic approaches and data-driven analysis.
• OpenShift Virtualization Edge Deployment : Design and implement network architectures for OpenShift Virtualization at edge locations, including distributed network function virtualization, edge-to-core connectivity patterns, and automated network service provisioning across geographically dispersed edge computing nodes with emphasis on low-latency networking and bandwidth optimization.
• Technology Research & Evaluation : Research and conduct technical studies / evaluations on vendor products, emerging SDN technologies, and network automation tools; recommend appropriate investments in programmable network infrastructure.
• Standards & Best Practices Development : Develop automation frameworks, CI / CD methodologies, API standards, security requirements, and DevNetOps best practices to maintain and enhance network infrastructure.
• Technical Leadership : Lead and mentor others in peer technical design reviews, providing advanced technical advice in network automation, SDN architecture, and DevNetOps practices.

Required Qualifications