SDN Principal Engineer (Hybrid in Denver, CO) Optomi, in partnership with our premier client in the Telecommunications industry, is seeking an AWS Principal Engineer to join their team. We are seeking a skilled engineer to help build a highly scalable SDWAN platform, working on a software-defined solution that is fully API-driven, offering flexibility and automation of key network functions. This role involves contributing to the design and development of Nebula, a comprehensive infrastructure solution that integrates both blue and red networks. Built primarily in NodeJS, Nebula's backend services leverage tools like Ansible for configuration and workflow automation. The engineer will collaborate with various vendors to ensure seamless integration of web services and APIs across the platform. Additionally, they will work closely with the team to define processes and triggers for network automation and orchestration. A critical part of this role includes contributing to the vision and planning of the greenfield network architecture, with discussions around potential Cisco ACI and OpenStack integrations.
What the right candidate will enjoy:- Hybrid in Denver, CO.
- Large Enterprise working environment.
- Working in a diverse and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to the company.
Experience of the right candidate:- Expertise in Reliability Engineering to ensure system stability and performance.
- Strong understanding of networking principles and protocols.
- Experience with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions and architectures.
- Knowledge of firewalls and network security best practices.
- Ability to architect and design scalable network solutions.
- Highly technical mindset with a deep understanding of modern infrastructure.
- Ability to advise on emerging technologies and their business impact.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders across different business units.
- Strong background in architectural code design and best practices.
- Ability to transition current infrastructure to the next wave of SDN advancements.
- Skilled in evaluating technology vendors and making strategic recommendations.
- Proven ability to drive the direction of architecture and infrastructure.
- Experience in defining technology strategies and long-term roadmaps.
- Primarily a strategic role but should have the ability to be hands-on when needed.
- Responsible for conducting Proof of Concepts (POCs) to assess new solutions.
- Strong soft skills, including teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
Responsibilities of the right candidate:- Help build a highly scalable SDWAN platform and work on a software-defined solution that is fully API-driven, offering flexibility and the ability to automate key network functions.
- Contribute to the design and development of Nebula as a comprehensive solution for the entire infrastructure, integrating both blue and red networks. This platform is built primarily in NodeJS, with backend services using tools like Ansible for configuration and workflow automation.
- Work closely with various vendors, ensuring proper integration of web services and APIs across the platform.
- Collaborate with the team to define processes and triggers for automation and orchestration within the network.
- Contribute to the vision and planning of the greenfield network architecture, including discussions about potential Cisco ACI and OpenStack integrations.
- Work on determining the future direction and integration of various technologies for a unified network solution.
- Help the code and automation teams understand how network infrastructure integrates into the development cycle and how code translates within a network-centric environment.