Senior Network Engineer (Infrastructure)

Mizuho Americas Services LLC in; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance their network infrastructure. This role involves designing and implementing solutions across various environments, ensuring robust performance and reliability. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will be integral in driving network improvements while supporting real-time market operations. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in mission-critical networks and a passion for technology. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Employee Benefits Package

Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical network environments.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with real-time data.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure including WAN, LAN, and WLAN.
• Conduct performance analysis and document network components.

Skills

Network Infrastructure Design

Performance Analysis

Scripting and Automation

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Cisco ACI

Fortinet Firewalls

Cisco Routers and Switches

F5 LTM/GTM

BlueCAT DDI

Job description

Senior Network Engineer (Infrastructure) (Finance)

Join the Mizuho team as a Senior Network Engineer (Infrastructure)!

In this role you will be responsible for designing and implementing Mizuho Americas network infrastructure including WAN, MAN, LAN, WLAN, Proxy, Load Balancing, Firewall and Proxy components.

Major Responsibilities:

• Help to drive network improvements and standardization for the network environments in both the Data Centers, Campus and Remote Branch Offices
• Perform tasks including but not limited to planning, staging of hardware and software, implementation of the solution in the lab and production environment, providing post-cutover support, documentation, and end user training.
• Test, debug, conduct performance analysis, and document network infrastructure components
• Capacity management of network infrastructure
• Assist in the implementation of test plans (including functionality, integrity, and stress testing; and definition of test methodologies and strategy) related to network infrastructure
• Ensure that plans for the network integrate effectively with other aspects of the technical infrastructure
• Assist in the development and configuration of the network infrastructure from conceptualization through stabilization
• Assist in the implementation of the network infrastructure by performing product customization, and developing implementation and verification procedures to ensure successful installation of network hardware/software
• Assist in providing production support for incidents / problems escalated from Network Operations team.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of network infrastructure required for new projects
• Creates and maintains written documentation and diagrams for supported systems
• Participates in a 24/7/365 weekly on-call rotation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical or engineering, or computer science or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting computer networks in a mission-critical environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting real-time market data and trading.
• Certification and/or training with vendor-neutral or vendor-specific focus.
• Basic understanding of operating system administration (Windows and Linux).
• Basic scripting and automation.
• Organized and methodical testing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Tagged Systems:

• OS: Linux & Windows.
• Hardware: Cisco ACI, Cisco routers and switches, Fortinet firewalls, web proxies, F5 LTM/GTM, Network monitoring probes (Extrahop).
• Applications: Cisco ISE, BlueCAT DDI, SSL/PKI

Location: Hybrid (NY/NJ)

The expected base salary ranges from $105k-$175k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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