Principal Network Engineer

Job Description

A financial market infrastructure company is looking to bring on an Associate Director of Network Engineering Delivery. The company provides industry-leading solutions that help secure and shape the future growth and development of the global financial marketplaces. 

As an Associate Director in Network Engineering Delivery, you will be the Principal Engineer and will apply strong engineering expertise to build and drive their Network Modernization initiative. You will be part of a team providing top level expertise that delivers innovative solutions to their customers. They are looking for individuals skilled in Software-Defined Network (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Cloud Networking, Software Defined WAN (SDWAN), WAN, LAN, NexGen Firewall, Data Center Networks, Wireless, Load balancers, Hyper Converged technologies, any cloud experience (AWS or Azure) & scripting with Python or JAVA is a plus.

This is a full-time, direct hire position out of their Dallas office with a 2-3 WFH hybrid schedule. 


Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in Software-Defined Network (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Cloud Networking, Software Defined WAN (SDWAN), WAN, LAN, NexGen Firewall, Data Center Networks, Wireless, Load balancers, Hyper Converged technologies
• Expert in engineering, installing, and configuring Network solutions in large datacenter environments
• In depth experience with the design, implementation and support of very large and highly resilient enterprise networks utilizing multiple vendors
• Development and scripting experience using Python, Java or other Network Automation products would be a huge plus
•  Cloud based Networking (AWS and Azure) and industry certifications such as CCDA, CCSP, CCNP or CCIE preferred

Desired Skills & Experience

• Using tools such as: Network Route/Switch, DNS, DHCP, Spine Leaf and other Core Network Technologies
• Manage relationships with application teams and prioritizes multiple projects as they go from design into production.
• Support and coordinate scheduling and execution of system maintenance, release updates, upgrades, and/or new technology deployments adhering to company’s standard organizational change protocol.
• Automate, solve, consult with, and resolve highly complex network related issues
• Develop and produce timely metrics based on the required management platforms.
• Complete performance and statistical monitoring to develop procedures and standard methodologies which improve overall environment.

What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Hands On
• 40% Management Duties
• 20% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Competitive Salary + Benefits

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.