Engineer 3, Sdwan Architecture & Design Engineer

Comcast Business offers technology solutions ranging from Ethernet, internet, and WiFi connectivity to voice, television, and managed Enterprise solutions to power businesses of all sizes to perform better. From small businesses to mid-market and large Enterprise organizations, Comcast Business serves business customers across the country. Powered by an advanced, Gig-speed network and backed by 24/7 technical support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. The organization is the nation's largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market, recognized by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing provider of Ethernet services.

Job Summary

The SDWAN Architecture and Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing SDWAN solutions for Comcast Business customers. The engineer will work with sales teams and customers to understand their networking needs, create design proposals, and manage the deployment of SDWAN solutions. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and to support the growth of Comcast's SDWAN business

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and implement SDWAN solutions for Comcast Business customers.

• Work with sales teams, solution architects and customers to understand their networking needs to design, document and implement customer pilots and provide support for customer testing as required while in the pilot phase of the sales process.

• Manage the deployment of SDWAN solutions, including hardware installation and configuration.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and support the growth of Comcast's SDWAN business.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and technologies related to SDWAN.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Cisco SDWAN solutions is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols, VPN, QoS, and other networking technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• CCNP, JNCIP, FNCSP(NSE4), CCVP, CCSP Certification or equivalent on-the-job experience considered
• Strong working knowledge of various Vendor routers, switches, firewalls and wireless devices to include; Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Juniper, Aerohive, Airtight and Cradlepoint
• Strong understanding of networking technologies to include :
  • MPLS, Frame-Relay, PPP, ISDN, T1
  • High Availability protocols such as; HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
  • IP Routing protocols to include; RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Policy Routing
  • Tunneling protocols to include; GRE, IPSec, DMVPN, IWAN
  • QOS, Traffic Policing and Shaping
  • ACLs, AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP
  • Switch VLANs, VTP, STP
  • VoIP, SIP and PRI trunking
  • Wireless Networking

• Understanding of VoIP, SIP and PRI voice technologies
• Understanding of various network tools to include WhatsUp Gold, SolarWinds Orion, Cisco CCE, Cisco Prime, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Wireshark or Netscout
• Understanding of various compliance requirements, to include, but not limited to, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing networking solutions, including SDWAN.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE are highly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Comcast will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Cisco Systems, Inc.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Salary:

National Pay Range: $75,216.72 USD-$176,289.19 USD

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.