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Blue Signal

Senior Network Solutions Consultant/Engineer (SASE, Zero Trust, SD-WAN)

Blue Signal, Decatur, Illinois, United States, 62523


Senior Network Solutions Consultant/Engineer (SASE, Zero Trust, SD-WAN)

Our client has an impressive industry reputation based on quality customer service, attention to detail, and a high commitment to ethics. They are hiring a Senior Network Solutions Consultant/Engineer to join their team as part of a long-term network transformation initiative.

The candidate should have substantial expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust Network Architecture, and SD-WAN technologies. This role is crucial to the success of our project, requiring deep involvement in designing, selecting solutions, and collaborating with vendors. The Senior Network Engineer will work closely with the architecture team to create cutting-edge network designs and oversee the transition of these solutions to the operations team for implementation.

This Role Offers:

Opportunity to contribute to a major network transformation initiative.

Play a key role in shaping the future of our team and network infrastructure.

Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge network solutions.

Focus on security and innovation through SASE, Zero Trust, and SD-WAN technologies.

Collaborate with a growing team of network architects and engineers.

Focus:

Lead the design and architecture of advanced network solutions with a focus on SASE, Zero Trust, and SD-WAN technologies.

Define technical requirements, evaluate potential solutions, and work with external vendors to develop both high-level and detailed network designs.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless transitions of network designs to operations for deployment.

Take ownership of solution selection and vendor evaluation to craft innovative and secure network architectures.

Act as a subject matter expert on SASE, Zero Trust, and SD-WAN technologies, ensuring the implementation of solutions that meet security, scalability, and performance requirements.

Skill Set:

5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, specializing in SASE, Zero Trust, and SD-WAN technologies.

Proven track record of designing and evaluating network solutions from the ground up, including collaboration with third-party vendors.

Expertise in network architecture and solution design with an emphasis on cloud-based secure service edge and cloud brokerage.

Strong understanding of Zero Trust Network Architecture and SD-WAN within the broader context of SASE solutions.

Ability to independently manage the design, solution selection, and vendor evaluation process.

Familiarity with various vendor technologies (e.g., Palo Alto Networks), with the ability to apply core principles across different platforms.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS is a plus, but not required.

Knowledge of LAN/WAN and data center technologies is helpful, though the primary focus will be on cloud-based solutions.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or similar certifications are valued but not mandatory; experience is prioritized over certifications.

About Blue Signal:

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