Manager, Network Applications Engineering

ntrs; Naperville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northern Trust in Naperville seeks a Manager of Network Applications Engineering to lead strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise network services across on‑prem, cloud, and data center environments. You will guide a global team responsible for DNS/DHCP/IPAM, load balancing, secure access, and network security platforms, driving modernization and reliability.

The role collaborates with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and business stakeholders to align services with objectives,

Qualifikationen

• 8–10 years in network engineering for a large enterprise.
• 5+ years of leading teams.
• Experience in secure, scalable networks in financial services.
• Strong cybersecurity knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Automation and scripting against APIs; observability focus.

Aufgaben

• Define and document Network Engineering Standards.
• Create Low-Level Design documents to meet High-Level Design.
• Manage budgeting and procurement for new services and projects.
• Ensure smooth transition to Operations per Operational Acceptance Process.
• Provide on-call escalation support and extended hours.
• Produce performance reports for senior management.
• Audit and compliance reporting and evidence support.
• Maintain skills relevance to deliver change.

Kenntnisse

Network engineering

Team leadership

Security solutions

Cybersecurity basics

Automation/orchestration

L2-L7 networking

Testing tools

Automation monitoring

Tools

APIs scripting

Jobbeschreibung

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role

Manager, Network Applications Engineering

Reporting to

SVP, Global Head Network Architecture, Engineering, and Operations

Description of Role and Key Responsibilities

The Manager of Network Applications Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategy, architecture, engineering, and transformation of enterprise network application services across on-premises, cloud, and data center environments.

This role leads a global team of engineers responsible for critical services including application delivery, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, load balancing, secure access, and network security platforms. The Manager drives technology roadmaps, engineering standards, automation initiatives, and modernization efforts to improve scalability, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.

Working closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and business stakeholders, the Manager ensures network services align with organizational objectives and evolving business needs. The role also provides leadership during complex incidents and supports the continuous improvement of mission-critical services.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams in mission-critical environments, delivering large-scale technology transformations, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for defining and documenting Network Engineering Standards.


• Responsible for the creation of Low-Level Design documents to meet requirements outlined in the High-Level Design.


• Responsible for budgeting and procurement activities relating to the build and delivery of new services and projects.


• Responsible for ensuring a smooth transition/handover to Operations in line with the agreed Operational Acceptance Process.


• Responsible for managing Technical Lifecycle Management for all Network & Communications services.


• Responsible for supporting Architecture in the creation and upkeep of a Delivery Roadmap for Network Engineering.


• Responsible for supporting Architecture in scoping activities required to produce the High-Level Design.


• Responsible for supporting Architecture in undertaking Proof of Concept activities.


• Responsible for ensuring skillsets remain relevant and up to date to deliver change and provide a high level of support.


• Responsible for providing escalation support to Operations for complex troubleshooting of Major Incidents as required.


• Provide on-call escalation support on a rota basis and work extended hours as required.


• Responsible for creating performance reports and liaising between technical teams and senior management.


• Responsible for audit and compliance reporting and evidence support.

Core Skills & Experience

• 8-10 years' experience in network engineering solutions within a global enterprise-scale organization (5,000-50,000 users), covering both traditional data centers and cloud environments.


• At least 5 years' experience leading/managing teams.


• Considerable hands‑on experience in design engineering and building resilient and scalable security solutions, ideally within financial services or investment banking.


• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws.


• Understanding of risk and compliance concepts and the ability to translate them into effective security solutions.


• Experience with automation and orchestration, including scripting against APIs.


• Strong understanding of Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4-7 network and security technologies.


• Familiarity with testing tools, networking technologies, and techniques used to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems involving services, applications, and network hardware/software.


• Background in automation of monitoring, observability, health checks, and change management.

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