Sr Network Engineer

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, implement, and support complex network systems in the commercial production environment.
• Support Datacenter and WAN connectivity and determine capacity needs for new business requirements.
• Serve as the primary expert for client connectivity thru cloud and MPLS, providing guidance to clients and Visa teams.
• Produce network design documentation for project teams, peers, and support groups.
• Provision new client processing by executing required network updates and offering technical assistance.
• Serve as a 3rd level support for hardware installation and operation of these networks’ routers, switches, & SD-WAN devices.
• Partner with Cybersecurity to ensure compliance with Visa security standards and assist in event analysis.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen the effectiveness of client connectivity.
• Identify opportunities to enhance network management through automation and AI.

This is a hybrid position. Expectations of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or two+ years with an advanced degree.
• Enterprise-level experience implementing LAN and WAN infrastructures using modern networking technologies.
• Strong expertise in IGP and EGP WAN IP technologies.
• Professional-level engineering knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, and Arista hardware and software.
• Professional-level engineering knowledge of routing protocols including ISIS, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS.
• Professional-level engineering knowledge of encryption protocols such as IPSec, SSL, and MACSec.
• Hands-on programming and scripting experience in Python or similar languages, with automation using IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in integrating monitoring solutions with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and GenAI technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong process orientation with advanced planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, leadership, and English communication skills.
• Availability to support critical network operations as part of a Tier 3 on-call rotation for complex after-hours issues.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation and network diagrams.
• Experience using Jinja templates for automated network configuration.
• Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 110,700.00 to 171,800.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Client-provided location(s): Ashburn, VA

Job ID: 15387b0a-235f-48b9-adf3-3651a0540dce

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-11T00:35:55