Visa · 2 hours ago
Staff Network Engineer
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with a mission to connect the world through innovative and secure payment solutions. The Staff Network Engineer will design, develop, and implement resilient network solutions to support Visa's global infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security requirements and providing tier 3 support for network operations.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Implement, and provide ongoing support of network systems of high complexity in Internet, MPLS backbone, & corporate WAN environments to fulfill business needs for performance and cost benefits
Plan, test, and deploy private, exchange & VC fabric network peering with Visa’s business partners
Serve as a 3rd level support for hardware installation and operation of these networks’ routers, switches, & SD-WAN devices
Act as Tier 3 support for BGP routing and Internet access, collaborating with application owners to enhance network-based application performance
Provide Tier 3 technical support to Visa clients and internal teams, resolving network issues and assisting with the deployment of new network solutions
Ensure full compliance of Visa Key Controls and Technical Security Requirements for all network architecture, designs, and implementations both past and present
Ensure all past and current network architectures, designs, and implementations fully comply with Visa Key Controls and Technical Security Requirements
Develop and execute testing and quality assurance processes to ensure secure and successful project delivery, including the creation and validation of network automation scripts and code to streamline deployment, configuration, and compliance checks
Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to ensure all deployed solutions meet Visa Security Requirements, while also providing technical support for investigating and analyzing security alerts, including those related to Internet DDoS mitigation systems and threat response mechanisms
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in large enterprise environments, implementing LAN and WAN infrastructures using the latest networking technologies
Minimum of 3–5 years experience in a Network Engineering role
Solid expertise and knowledge of IGP & EGP WAN IP technologies
Professional level engineering knowledge of network hardware specifically Cisco, Juniper, and Arista routers & switches
Professional level engineering knowledge of network operating systems specifically Cisco IOS-XR and Juniper JUNOS
Professional level engineering knowledge of IP routing protocols such as ISIS, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS
Professional level engineering knowledge of security encryption protocols such as IPSec, SSL, and MACSec
Advanced understanding of TCP-IP network protocols, including common application protocols
Automation experience in designing, QA testing, and executing test cases, and test management
This role requires effective communication and collaboration with implementation teams, customer relations, and both internal and external stakeholders to engineer solutions that meet diverse business and technical requirements
Advanced process orientation and exhibited planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal in English) skills
Must be available to support critical network operations as part of a Tier 3 on-call rotation, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex issues outside of standard business hours
Work with platform vendors for hardware platform recommendations & roadmaps, software code version assessments for feature & PSIRT response
Proficient in technical documentation and diagram solutions
Fundamental understanding of SD-WAN technologies, including architecture, deployment models, and basic troubleshooting, with the ability to support and optimize enterprise network connectivity using software-defined networking principles
Proficiency in Python programming and debugging, with a focus on automation and scripting
Experience with Jinja templates for network configuration automation
Proficiency in using Git for version control and code collaboration
Familiarity with Jira for task management and project coordination
Proficiency in working with MySQL DB queries
Preferred
Master's degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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