Network Engineer, WAN

Visa

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Ashburn, VA
Salary
$152,200–$243,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
33 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $156k
This role $198k
$102k $259k
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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$182,568 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $198k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About Visa

Visa Inc. is the world''s largest payment network, enabling digital payments for consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments through its global processing network and branded card products. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services

Visa currently has 114 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $161,950–$259,450 across 110 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Network Engineer, WAN

The Network Engineer- WAN (Sr. Consultant level) operates internal data communications systems, including LANs and WANs, for the Network & Security team. This role involves planning, designing, and implementing networked systems, managing configurations, and troubleshooting network problems. You will coordinate with vendors for hardware installations, provide technical assistance for client processing, and oversee DDI infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM. Key responsibilities include architecting public cloud connectivity, driving Infrastructure as Code efforts, and developing self-service tools. Required skills include experience with IP routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, Cisco networking devices, SDWAN technologies, and tools such as Solarwinds, Netbrain, and Terraform. You will also utilize Python, Ansible, and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to support commercial network infrastructure and security standards.

What does a Network Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $147500 from 34 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, engineer, and support IP networks for commercial infrastructure connecting Visa to its clients.
  • Provide third-level technical support to resolve complex network issues and guide internal teams.
  • Manage DDI infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, and IPAM to ensure high availability of services.
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to ensure network standards are met and investigate security events.
  • Develop self-service tools for clients to monitor real-time network health and performance.
  • Architect and deliver solutions for public cloud connectivity using standard automation templates.
  • Drive software development for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 5 years with an Advanced Degree, or 2 years with a PhD, or 11+ years of experience.
  • Experience in network design and engineering on customer-facing networks (preferred).
  • Experience in IP networking, switching, and routing in MPLS-based networks (preferred).
  • Experience with Cisco networking devices and CCNP level certification or equivalent experience (preferred).
  • Expertise in OSPF, BGP, Cisco encryption technologies, HSRP, VRRP, and NAT (preferred).
  • Experience in scripting for automation and deploying SDWAN technologies like Cisco and Versa (preferred).
  • Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), DDI infrastructure, and container technologies (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes) (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python (preferred).

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