Senior Network Engineer - Data Center Connectivity (Hybrid)

Swift Software; Manassas (GA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Swift seeks an experienced Network Architect to own and advance our Datacenter Network Infrastructure in a hybrid work model in the United States. You will lead design, deployment, and optimization of Cisco ACI-based environments, and collaborate with security, architecture, and operations teams to ensure reliability and performance.

The role requires hands-on expertise with ACI, NX-OS/IP networking, and automation via Terraform/Ansible/REST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of solid work experience with 5+ years of Cisco ACI, Tetration, NDO & NDI (or Orchestrator), APIC.
• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI architecture, APIC operations, and policy-based networking and Nexus 9000 Series.
• Experience designing ACI objects, L3Out, contracts, and service graphs.
• Familiarity with firewall techs (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint).
• Knowledge of CISCO IOS-XE, ACI-OS and NX-OS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, configure, upgrade and maintain Datacenter Network Infrastructure.
• Deploy Network Infrastructure and lifecycle management per change processes.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers following DevOps/Agile principles.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Operate Swift Datacenter Network solutions with the team.
• Conduct network deployments and updates of network devices.
• Manage carrier infrastructure maintenance and escalate critical issues.
• Interact with other teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Automate and share knowledge for continuous improvement.
• Perform network device installations and provide connectivity.
• Opportunity to grow in a true DevOps environment.
• Work a hybrid schedule: minimum 2 days onsite, up to 3 days remote weekly.

Skills

Cisco ACI

APIC operations

Nexus 9000

Terraform

Ansible

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

English communication

Network security

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Wireshark

SevOne

OpsManager

Splunk

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Please note Swift is unable to sponsor any employment authorization now or in the future.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Work with the Product Owner and Squad members to develop, test, configure, upgrade and maintain Datacenter Network Infrastructure in line with agreed requirements
• Deploy Network Infrastructure and Life Cycle management according to our change management processes
• Collaborate with our internal and external customers following DevOps/Agile principles and best practices
• Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation
• Work with your team to implement and operate your solutions
• Perform Swift Datacenter Network’s Network Management software deployments and upgrades
• Perform investigation of Swift Datacenter Network problems (at Level 2) identified by the Daily -Operations Level 1 and the execution of the necessary corrective actions to address the issues according to availability targets
• Manage the Swift Datacenter Network Carrier infrastructure maintenance for all SWIFT locations and elevate critical issues according to procedures
• Interact and collaborate with other internal teams to ensure excellent customer satisfaction
• Manage issues always focusing on continuous improvement: you will automate, educate and share knowledge transparently
• Perform Swift Datacenter Network’s Network devices installations and provide end user/application connectivity
• Have an opportunity to develop yourself and others in a true DevOps agile environment
• This position is mission critical and offers flexible work (minimum 2 days onsite and maximum 3 days from home – per week)
• Willing to perform weekend deployment activities and on-call on a rotational basis with peer team members (Estimated: One Saturday out of 4 weekends)

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years of solid work experience, 5+ years of Cisco ACI, Tetration, NDO & NDI (or Orchestrator), APIC
• Strong expertise in Cisco ACI architecture, APIC operations, and policy-based networking and Nexus 9000 Series
• Experience designing and implementing ACI logical objects, L3Out, contracts, and service graphs.
• Familiarity with Firewall technologies, like Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint
• Expertise on CISCO IOS-XE, ACI-OS as well NX-OS
• Strong knowledge of network Routing Protocols: EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, VRF, VDC
• CCNP certifications with ACI specialty are a plus
• Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (e.g., Integration with AWS/Azure)
• Strong automation and scripting skills using Terraform, Ansible, and REST APIs and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Incident Response: Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex network-related incidents, including performance bottlenecks, security breaches, and misconfigurations
• Monitoring and Optimization: Utilize tools (e.g., SevOne, WireShark, OpsManager, Splunk) to monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize configurations for efficiency and security
• Partner with Architecture, SOC, Security and Operational teams to integrate network systems with broader network infrastructure and applications
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures for audit and operational purposes
• Ensure Network deployments meet industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISAE, DORA).
• Research and Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, recommending upgrades or new tools to enhance network security
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills in English to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Perform the security integrity checks for Swift Enterprise Network Baseline compliance after major changes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Good knowledge of Network Security: MACSEC / IPSEC, RADIUS, TACACS, 802.1x, ISE
• Good knowledge of Switching technologies: Spanning Tree, vPC, OTV
• Good knowledge of WLAN: APs, WLC, Prime Infrastructure, CMX.DNAC
• Familiarity with load balancing technologies like F5
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and ServiceNow tools for collaboration
• Knowledge/experience operating in Linux operating system
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and Automation technologies for build and deployment
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architecture, QoS

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia is $101,000 USD Annual MINIMUM to $150,000 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families
• retirement plan plus matching 401k

WHAT WE OFFER

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.

Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.