Responsible for designing and implementing network infrastructure including WAN, MAN, LAN, WLAN, Proxy, Load Balancing, Firewall and Proxy components.
Major Responsibilities:
Help to drive network improvements and standardization for the network environments in both the Data Centers, Campus and Remote Branch Offices
Perform tasks including but not limited to planning, staging of hardware and software, implementation of the solution in the lab and production environment, providing post-cutover support, documentation, and end user training.
Test, debug, conduct performance analysis, and document network infrastructure components
Capacity management of network infrastructure
Assist in the implementation of test plans (including functionality, integrity, and stress testing; and definition of test methodologies and strategy) related to network infrastructure
Ensure that plans for the network integrate effectively with other aspects of the technical infrastructure
Assist in the development and configuration of the network infrastructure from conceptualization through stabilization
Assist in the implementation of the network infrastructure by performing product customization, and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of network hardware/software
Assist in providing production support for incidents / problems escalated from Network Operations team.
Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of network infrastructure required for new projects
Creates and maintains written documentation and diagrams for supported systems
Participates in a 24/7/365 weekly on-call rotation
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Technical or engineering, or computer science or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience supporting computer networks in a mission-critical environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting real-time market data and trading.
Certification and/or training with vendor-neutral or vendor-specific focus.
Basic understanding of operating system administration (Windows and Linux).
Basic scripting and automation.
Organized and methodical testing skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
In-depth experience with Cisco routing, switching, and datacenter technologies
Cisco ACI, Nexus, etc
Experience with Fortinet firewalls
Working knowledge with Cisco ISE
Tagged Systems:
OS: Linux & Windows.
Hardware: Cisco ACI, Cisco routers and switches, Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls, web proxies, F5 LTM/ GTM, Network monitoring probes (Gigamon, Extrahop).
Applications: Cisco ISE, BlueCAT DDI, SSL/PKI
In-depth experience with F5 load balancing (LTM/GTM) and DNS-based solutions (BlueCat, Infoblox, etc)
Experience working with a Micro-segmentation solution