Network Engineering Specialist (Hybrid) / Spécialiste en ingénierie réseau (hybride)

Morgan Stanley; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Montreal is seeking a Network Engineering Specialist to design and deliver global data and voice network infrastructure with hybrid office presence. This Director-level Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering role requires strong hands-on expertise across Cisco, Arista, Juniper platforms and data networking principles.

You will work on IT projects, develop high- and low-level designs, and coordinate with vendors and Operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar Financial Services network role.
• Hands-on with Cisco Nexus/ASR, Arista, Juniper platforms.
• Expert IP routing and LAN switching; firewall/WAN know-how.
• Cloud networking experience (GCP) and scripting in Python/Ansible.
• French and English knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Support IT projects and transformation programs for the firm.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Develop high-quality design documents and runbooks for network infra.
• Follow industry best practices to develop network designs.
• Ensure service resilience and defined recovery times for designs.
• Present designs in tech forums and drive cross-silo consensus.
• Coordinate with vendors and Operations teams, assist in troubleshooting.
• Provide ad hoc deployment support, including off-hours updates.

Skills

Data networking concepts

IP routing

LAN switching

Network design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

CCIE R&S or equivalent

Tools

Cisco IOS

NX-OS

Arista EOS

Juniper JunOS

SDN/Network virtualization

VXLAN/EVPN

GCP networking

Python/Ansible scripting

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Enterprise Network Services (ENS) engineering team as a Network Engineering Specialist in Technology to design and deliver global data and voice network infrastructure that provides reliable connectivity and effective user experience.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for managing and optimizing technical infrastructure and ensuring the seamless operation of IT systems to support business needs effectively.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Support IT projects and Transformation programs for the firm.
• Work with Project / Program teams and other technology stakeholders to deliver solutions that fit the purpose.
• Develop high-quality high- and low-level design documents, deployment guides, and migration runbooks for Network infrastructure.
• Follow industry best practices to develop network designs.
• Ensure service resilience, service sustainability, and recovery time objectives are well-defined and met for all designs delivered.
• Present designs in various technology forums and participate in cross-silo design discussions to drive consensus.
• Develop and document high & low-level network designs & deployment guides and migration runbooks.
• Coordinate with vendors and engage with Operations teams and TAC to assist in troubleshooting.
• Provide ad hoc support to the deployment team, including off-hours update runs.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position within Financial Services.
• Experience with Cisco switching and routing platforms, including Nexus 9000, Catalyst 4500/6800/9000 and ASR9000, as well as Arista switching platforms and Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XR, Arista EOS, and Juniper JunOS.
• Hands-on Data Network experience, with expert IP routing and LAN switching troubleshooting skills and strong knowledge of data networking principles and high-speed networks.
• Working knowledge of firewalls, load balancers, wireless technologies, Ethernet and WAN technologies, routing protocols, multicast routing, SDN, VXLAN, SDWAN, and DMVPN.
• Experience working with cloud network solutions, preferably GCP.
• CCIE R&S or equivalent, Juniper, and Arista certifications are desirable.
• Experience with Python or Ansible scripting/automation is a strong plus, along with proficiency in UNIX or Linux.
• Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills, initiative, accountability, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize and work effectively as part of a team.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Ce que vous ferez dans le cadre de ce poste :

• Soutenir les projets IT et les programmes de transformation de l'entreprise.
• Collaborer avec les équipes de projet / programme et les autres parties prenantes du secteur technologique afin de fournir des solutions adaptées à leur objectif.
• Élaborer des documents de conception de haut et de bas niveau de grande qualité, des guides de déploiement et des procédures de migration pour l'infrastructure réseau.
• Suivre les pratiques exemplaires de l'industrie pour élaborer les conceptions de réseau.
• Veiller à ce que la résilience des services,