AIG

SDN Enterprise Engineer

AIG

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

  • Design, configure and maintain SDN solutions and associated infrastructures across data centers and cloud environments.
  • Develop and orchestrate network automation workflows using APIs and tools like Ansible, Python, or Terraform to streamline operations and minimize manual effort.
  • Drive the deployment of intent-based networks, self-healing architecture and zero-touch provisioning capabilities.
  • Troubleshoot complex SDN-related network issues, providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with network and tools architects to integrate SDN with existing WAN, LAN, and cloud infrastructures, as well as with the observability layer.
  • Drive the adoption of automation, monitoring, and observability best practices to support scalable and resilient network operations.
  • Stay abreast of emerging SDN, NFV, and automation technologies to continuously evolve and optimize the enterprise network strategy.
  • Manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales.
  • Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network infrastructure, leveraging Ansible and other approved corporate automation and orchestration platforms.
  • Develop state-of-the-art technology, appropriate to deliver stable and scalable technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget.
  • Maintain standards and designs for network architecture.
  • Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.
  • Implement proof-of-concepts for emerging network automation technologies, in accordance with automation architecture roadmaps.
  • Lead deployment, configuration and maintenance of a network source of truth (NSoT) system.
  • Work closely with network architects, senior management and operations teams.
  • Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale network automation projects, with focus on performance optimization and scalability.
  • Proficiency with SDN platforms such as Cisco ACI, VMware NSX or Juniper Contrail.
  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals (L2/L3, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN) and controller-based design.
  • Hands-on experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, RESTful APIs).
  • Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Experience with network source of truth tools deployment, configuration and operations, e.g. NetBox or Nautobot.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies, e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions etc.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE and Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE or equivalent.
  • Exposure to container networking and micro segmentation in Kubernetes environments.
  • Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.
  • Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
SDN solutionsnetwork automationAPIsAnsiblePythonTerraformnetwork fundamentalsBGPOSPFCI/CD pipelines
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationresults drivenself-directedproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementstakeholder engagementleadershipservice commitment
Certifications
Cisco CCNPCisco CCIEJuniper JNCIPJuniper JNCIE