Network Implementation Engineer

Pico; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pico is seeking Design and Implementation engineers to deliver low-latency connectivity solutions for clients and internal infrastructure. You will work with the Service Operations team to ensure escalations are resolved promptly and knowledge is shared across the team.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, deployment, and continuous improvement of network services, with focus on security appliances, routing, and latency optimization. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of experience deploying and supporting firewall and network equipment.
• Experience with Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Arista, and Nexus hardware.
• Strong knowledge of IPSec VPN, NAT, and firewall policy.
• Proficient in routing protocols, especially BGP.
• Familiar with Ansible, Linux, Python.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience with high-speed, ultra-low latency markets.
• Ability to work with Jira for ticketing.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and resolve problems for large service provider network infrastructure.
• Perform daily environment checkouts and apply changes.
• Create configurations based on design concepts.
• Support deployment and maintenance of network devices.
• Review configurations scheduled for deployment.
• Participate in on-call rotation for escalations.
• Troubleshoot internal and external customer issues.
• Mentor and guide other team members as needed.

Skills

BGP

IPSec VPN

Firewall policy

Network troubleshooting

On-call support

Communication

Tools

Fortinet

Cisco ASA

Arista

Nexus

Ansible

Linux

Python

JIRA

Job description

Pico is currently seeking Design and Implementation engineering candidates to deliver best in class low latency connectivity solutions for Pico's clients and internal infrastructure projects in line with Pico's standards and strategic framework. Playing a key role in working with other teams within the business, the Network Implementation Engineer will be a proactive, solutions-oriented engineer with highly developed organization and attention to detail skills. This individual will be responsible for working with our Service Operations (NOC) Team to ensure that all escalations are dealt with in a timely and effective manner, transferring knowledge and building skills among Service Operations Team.

Responsibilities and duties (include but not limited to)

• Design, deploy, and elevate problem resolution, for a large service provider network infrastructure
• Perform daily checkouts of the environment and following any changes
• Construct valid configurations for implementation based upon design and/or technical concepts
• Support deployment and maintenance of Firewalls, network switches, routers, and other network appliances
• Application of configuration changes via our change control systems and processes Perform peer review of configurations scheduled for deployment
• Perform network infrastructure changes in a diligent and professional manner Participate in on-call rotation for support escalations
• Troubleshoot internal and external customer issues related to changes Participate in daily meetings to review changes and under lying impacts
• Work with network engineering team to design new client specific connectivity solutions Provide mentoring and guidance to other team members when required

Education, Skills and background (incl. Education and Experience Requirements)

• 10-14 years' experience deploying and supporting Firewall and Network equipment in a service provider environment or a large-scale Enterprise network
• Experience with Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Arista, and Nexus hardware and software
• Strong knowledge of IPSec VPN, NAT and managing firewall policy
• Highly proficient in routing protocols: BGP
• Knowledge of TCP, UDP and upper layer protocols
• Multicast experience will be preferred
• Experience with cross-connectivity to high-speed, ultra-low latency financial markets and venues
• Familiarity with Ansible, Linux, Python
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems and effectively lead to system recovery Clear verbal and written communicator
• Diligent and highly detail orientated
• Self-motivated and capable of prioritizing and managing own workload Capable of working with little supervision
• Creative thinker with out of the box ideas
• Keen to contribute ideas, share knowledge, and help others develop Interested in cutting edge technology
• Driven to develop own skills and knowledge Understanding of JIRA as a ticketing system