SDWAN Engineer

Work Location:

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Hours:

40

Pay Details:

$79,160 - $127,760 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Job Description:

The SDWAN Engineer, Network Engineering & Delivery team member will be responsible for deploying, and maintaining multi-vendor routing and switching platforms, SDWAN fabrics, and network application functions of TD's global enterprise network platform. The successful candidate will be highly versed in elements of network site planning, design of network elements for branch, campus, and datacenter technologies, deployment of SDWAN solutions, as well as planning circuit delivery and implementations to support the deployed network technology infrastructure.

Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager. Here are the essential job functions of this position:

• Build, maintain, and deploy network switching, routing, and SDWAN designs across Cisco, Aruba, and Arista technologies

• Implementation of and working with underlay/overlay solutions (BGP, OSPF) and multi-tenant segmentation design elements (multi-role SDWAN site designs)

• Assist in executing software and hardware lifecycle currency consisting of firmware upgrade planning, testing, and certification for internal deployment.

• Understanding a multi-WAN carrier topology – consisting of MPLS, Direct Internet Access DIA) and private MAN connectivity configurations

• Proficient in the deployment and management of SDWAN topologies (Cisco Catalyst SDWAN/Viptela, Aruba EdgeConnect, Silverpeak)

• Experience with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and Cisco Catalyst switching. Prior experience with Aruba and Arista switching is a plus.
   
• Experience in operating Network Admission Control infrastructure for enforcing security policies for branches and offices. Experience with Aruba Clearpass is a plus.

• Build and maintain network automation playbooks to carry out software deployment, configuration management, and site deployment techniques via network automation. Experience with and use of Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) strongly desired.

Depth & Scope:

• Works independently in a senior/lead role on a diverse range of tasks and may be relied upon to coach/ educate others
• Subject matter expert and consults with clients, team, and/or project team to provide technical guidance and highly complex troubleshooting/problem resolution
• Leads the support of highly complex and/or comprehensive applications/systems and/or business lines
• Identifies root causes and implements targeted and controlled remediation plans
• Installs, configures, upgrades, and administers business applications/systems in co-ordination with appropriate stakeholders
• Reviews, participates and implements procedures
• Researches industry standards, best practices and new innovations in technology and makes recommendations

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate
• 5+ years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in network services. 
• Aruba SDWAN EdgeConnect/Silverpeak and/or Cisco SDWAN deployment experience.
• Strong foundation of Layer 2/Layer 3 network frameworks
• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP networking and OSPF, BGP routing protocols. QoS configuration on routers and switches in enterprise environments  
• Knowledge in WAN/LAN network architecture and operations in the enterprise (Firewalls, Routers, Switches)
• Demonstrate skills in physical network tasks and advanced troubleshooting.
• Interest in enhancing expertise, staying current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices to help deliver effective solutions.
• Previous experience working independently and autonomously as a lead on diverse, highly-complex and multi-faceted assignments and can be an inspiring and reliable coach and educator for small teams.
• Strength as a key resource in technical knowledge transfer between project teams, the business and/or outside vendors.
• Previous experience operating in a financial services role – supporting branch, campus, datacenter, and colocation topologies in support
• Desire to pursue network automation and support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts utilizing Ansible, Terraform, Python
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python or shell scripting
• Proficiency with network automation using orchestration platforms, scripting and REST APIs
• Outstanding communication skills are a must. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels and to communicate intricate technical and procedural matters to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Network implementation using SDN technologies and frameworks.
• Technical certification in technology of expertise (i.e CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or related)

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. 

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [email protected].  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.