SD-WAN Research & Cloud Networking Engineer

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University

State College (Centre County)

Hybrid

USD 92,100 - 174,708

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University seeks an innovative SD-WAN Research Computing Engineer to design, implement, and test next-generation SD-WAN solutions for DoD/IC environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition research from concept to operational solutions and document designs for classified deployments.

Ideal candidates bring experience with SD-WAN technologies, routing protocols, and network automation using Python and Ansible.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required
  • DoD 8140/8570 IAT II baseline certification (Security+ce, GSEC, or SSCP)

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop next-generation SD-WAN architectures for DoD/IC environments
  • Research, prototype, and advance SD-WAN technologies including SASE and zero-trust
  • Implement network automation using Python, Ansible, and IaC tools
  • Deploy and test SD-WAN solutions in connected and Dark Cloud environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition R&D from concept to operations
  • Document specifications, findings, and designs
  • Support deployments and troubleshooting in classified environments
  • Lead architecture design and mentorship at higher levels
  • Present concepts to senior leadership and drive technology modernization

Skills

SD-WAN design
Networking architectures
Python automation
DoD/IC security
Zero-trust
Routing protocols
Encryption security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python
Ansible
Terraform
Cisco Viptela

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University seeks an innovative SD-WAN Research Computing Engineer to design, implement, and test next-generation SD-WAN solutions for DoD/IC environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition research from concept to operational solutions and document designs for classified deployments.

Ideal candidates bring experience with SD-WAN technologies, routing protocols, and network automation using Python and Ansible.

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