Tech Lead WAN

Tech Lead WAN

Danfoss

Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Sofia, Povazska Bystrica or Bucharest

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.

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.