Solution Architect - Federal

Professional Services Boston, Massachusetts


Description

About Us

Versa Networks, Inc. is a leading vendor of next-generation Software Defined solutions and architectures, called SASE (Secure Access Service Edge). Versa is providing an end-to-end solution that both simplifies and secures the WAN/branch office network.

The goal of Versa Networks is to provide unprecedented business advantages through a software-based approach that allows for unmatched agility, cost savings and flexibility. We have created a feature-rich, scalable yet simple to use software platform to implement many different enterprise and service provider use cases, including:

  • Full software-defined branch for enterprise customers.
  • Secure SD-WAN for enterprises with layered security.
  • Next-generation managed services for service providers.

We are looking for passionate, entrepreneurial, and tech-savvy Solution Architect to help our customers and partners evaluate, adopt and expand the use of our technology.

Job responsibilities
  • Evangelize technical leadership to our customers and partners.
  • Provide architectural design services of state-of-art SDWAN deployments, including HLD/LLD documentation.
  • Perform hands-on tests to validate customer proof-of-concept setups, network designs, and network deployments using new products and feature.
  • Provide Professional Services on assignment bases to strategic customers.
  • Author whitepapers, knowledge base articles, and other customer/partner facing content.
Essential Skills
  • Experience in planning and designing or operating service provider or large enterprise WAN/LAN networks.
  • In depth understanding of TCP/IP protocol stack and operation.
  • Knowledge on WAN technologies and protocols like MPLS, MPLS based VPNs, BGP, OSPF, QoS, NAT, Multicast.
  • Knowledge in architecting and/or managing large-scale, high performing and resilient Enterprise networking solutions.
  • Knowledge on Linux administration.
  • Shell scripting, python scripting knowledge.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance is required
Desired Skills
  • Operational knowledge on next gen firewalls/UTMs, IDS/IPS and malware prevention systems.
  • Knowledge on best practices architectures for SaaS applications.
  • Hands-on experience in public and private cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Openstack, VMware.
Competency
  • Great analytical thinking.
  • Ability to think full stack when it comes to problem solving.
  • Ability to learn new technology quickly.
  • Excellent hands-on skills in deploying and troubleshooting complex networks.
  • Willingness to help customers, peers and other team members at any time.
Location: San Antonio, TX
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and located in San Antonio, TX
Our Benefits

Versa Networks is a small but rapidly growing organization. It is built by people with vast experience in the networking industry. We are a pragmatic team with a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation packages with pre-IPO equity. Additionally, we offer a quality of life benefit to everyone in an inspiring environment with skilled and passionate co-workers. Our exciting company culture offers a great place to work and most important, to have fun.