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Sr. Network Engineer- Versa SDWAN

Cargill

Sr. Network Engineer- Versa SDWAN

Posted 25 Days Ago

Atlanta, GA, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Food • Greentech • Logistics • Sharing Economy • Transportation • Agriculture • Industrial

Reimagining what's possible for food and agriculture

The Role

Design, automate, operate, and improve Cargill's global SD‑WAN and WAN infrastructure (initially Versa). Lead network design, troubleshooting, security, maintenance, disaster recovery, performance monitoring, and develop automation tools and IaC for scalable, resilient networks.

Summary Generated by Built In

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Network DevOps Senior Engineer will design, automate, operate, and continuously improve Cargill's global software-defined network infrastructure, with an initial focus on the Versa SD-WAN platform. In this role, you will apply modern software engineering, infrastructure as code, and site reliability practices to build secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable network capabilities. You will provide technical leadership across Network, Cloud, Hosting, Security, Enablement Tooling, and Infrastructure Automation teams.
Key Accountabilities

NETWORK SOLUTIONS: Designs, implements and maintains network solutions to meet organizational needs, including creating network diagrams and blueprints.
NETWORK DEVICES CONFIGURATION: Sets up and configures various complex network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, virtual private networks and software defined networking to maintain optimal performance and security.
TROUBLESHOOTING & DIAGNOSTICS: Performs complex troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining network reliability.
NETWORK MAINTENANCE: Leads routine maintenance and updates on network systems, including applying patches, service packs and security configurations.
PERFORMANCE MONITORING & OPTIMIZATION: Monitors network performance, maintains system availability and reliability, and makes necessary adjustments to optimize performance.
SECURITY MEASURES: Sustains network security by leading the implementation of appropriate measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption technologies.
DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING: Develops and implements disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of network failures.
NETWORK AUTOMATION: Develops and implements automation and tools to streamline network operations, including configuration management, device provisioning and software updates.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in network engineering, network automation, DevOps, platform engineering, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience supporting enterprise WAN or SD-WAN environments, with a strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPN technologies, network security, and high-availability design.
Demonstrated experience developing network automation with Python, Git-based workflows, REST APIs, and configuration or infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible or Terraform.

Preferred:

Eight or more years of experience designing, automating, and supporting network platforms in a large, globally distributed enterprise environment.
Hands-on experience engineering and operating Versa Networks SD-WAN, including Versa Director, Analytics, Controller, and branch appliance capabilities, or comparable enterprise SD-WAN platforms.
Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, IPsec, quality of service, VRFs and segmentation, NAT, DNS, DHCP, firewall policy, resilient underlay and overlay design, and secure internet access patterns.
Experience building CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent tools, including automated testing, code quality checks, approval controls, and deployment rollback.
Experience creating network automation services and integrations using Python, FastAPI, Go, JavaScript, REST APIs, data models, and structured formats such as JSON and YAML.
Experience with automated network testing and validation frameworks such as pytest, pyATS, Batfish, or equivalent tools.
Experience with network observability and performance management using Datadog, Versa analytics, SNMP, syslog, streaming telemetry, dashboards, and event correlation.
Experience with cloud networking and connectivity across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including secure, multi-region, and highly available architectures.
Working knowledge of Linux, containers, secrets management, role-based access control, vulnerability remediation, and secure software development practices.
Experience working within Agile engineering teams and ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes.
Ability to produce clear architecture documentation, low-level designs, engineering standards, implementation plans, test plans, and operational runbooks.
Demonstrated ability to influence across teams, lead complex technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
Relevant certifications such as Versa Networks certification, CCNP Enterprise, Cisco DevNet Professional, cloud networking certification, or equivalent are preferred.

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Skills Required

Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (typically 5+ years)
Minimum of five years experience in network engineering, network automation, DevOps, or platform engineering
Hands-on experience supporting enterprise WAN or SD‑WAN environments and strong TCP/IP, routing, VPN, network security, and high-availability design knowledge
Experience developing network automation with Python, Git-based workflows, REST APIs, and configuration or IaC tools such as Ansible or Terraform
Experience engineering and operating Versa Networks SD‑WAN (Director, Analytics, Controller, branch appliances) or comparable enterprise SD‑WAN
Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, route redistribution, IPsec, QoS, VRFs, segmentation, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and firewall policy
Experience building CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and automated testing/code quality workflows
Experience creating network automation services and integrations using Python, FastAPI, Go, JavaScript, REST APIs, JSON, and YAML
Experience with automated network testing/validation frameworks (pytest, pyATS, Batfish) and network observability tools (Datadog, Versa analytics, SNMP, syslog, streaming telemetry)
Experience with cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for secure, multi-region, highly available architectures
Working knowledge of Linux, containers, secrets management, RBAC, vulnerability remediation, and secure software development practices
Experience working within Agile engineering teams and ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management processes
Ability to produce architecture documentation, low-level designs, implementation and test plans, and operational runbooks; mentor and influence teams
Relevant certifications (Versa Networks, CCNP Enterprise, Cisco DevNet Professional, cloud networking)

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Cargill Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health/EAP resources, wellness programs, and partner services like Bright Horizons and Milk Stork on the official benefits hub. Feedback suggests these offerings provide robust support for both physical and psychological well-being.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match, plus an ESOP component and Vanguard administration, with some materials also noting an employer-funded retirement account. Feedback suggests the multi-layered savings design and clear match mechanics are notable strengths.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO tiers start at 15 days and scale up to 30 days with tenure, alongside defined holidays and floating personal days. Paid family leave for bonding and caregiving further rounds out a well-structured time-off program.

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The Company

HQ: Wayzata, MN

155,000 Employees

Year Founded: 1865

What We Do

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.

Why Work With Us

The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.