The Impact You'll Make
Our infrastructure team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tech Lead WAN to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in SD-WAN technologies and will be responsible for the design, implementation and optimization of our global network infrastructure. This role requires a strong background in network security, traffic management and automation. As a Tech Lead, you will also be responsible for guiding and mentoring other engineers, driving technical innovation and ensuring the reliability and performance of our WAN.
We kindly invite you to apply submitting your cv in the English language version. The job shall be hybrid in one of Danfoss offices - Poland (Grodzisk Mazowiecki), Bulgaria (Sofia), Slovakia (Povazska Bystrica), Romania (Bucharest).
What You’ll Be Doing
- SD-WAN Management: To take ownership of SD-WAN management features and settings, including the development and maintenance of low-level designs.
- Security Implementation: To implement and manage security features and policies across the WAN to protect against threats and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
- WAN Traffic Optimization: To monitor and optimize WAN traffic, utilizing various products and techniques to ensure high performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Automation: To drive automation initiatives for all aspects of WAN management, including configuration, deployment, and monitoring, to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- WAN setup Requirements definition: Lead the process of defining requirements per WAN connection type, both for general use and in specialized cases.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a senior network engineering role, with a focus on WAN technologies.
- Proven expertise in SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Aruba EdgeConnect, Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet).
- In-depth knowledge of network security principles and experience with firewall and VPN technologies.
- Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and traffic engineering.
- Industry certifications such as ACEX/ACEP, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Very good level of English.
Interpersonal skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and mentor a team.
- A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits on top of your salary. More details shall be provided during the recruitment process.
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Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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