Specialist - Systems and Network Administration

Nasdaq, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with 6% employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program with 


Student loan repayment program up to $

Company paid life and disability plans

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for global connectivity.

You will work under the Director - Systems and Network Administration to deliver secure, scalable networks and ensure high availability across regions. The role requires experience with Cisco and Aruba wireless solutions, Cisco ISE, SDWAN, and 802.1X, plus strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent required.
• Multiple years of experience in network architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance required.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale global networks and multivendor environments required.
• Proven experience operating and supporting enterprise Wi‑Fi services required.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise wireless networking solutions using Cisco and Aruba technologies.
• Configure and support Cisco Catalyst 9800 WLCs, access points, Wi‑Fi 6/6E environments, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco SDWAN and Aruba Central.
• Administer secure guest access, traffic anchoring, 802.1X authentication, device profiling, and posture policies.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco switches, routers, and LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure while providing Level 2/3 support.
• Engineer, document, and recommend network solutions that improve scalability, performance, and reliability across global operations.

Skills

Multivendor networks

Enterprise Wi‑Fi

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Aruba

Cisco ISE

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco SDWAN

Aruba Central

Ansible scripting

AI development

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

As a Senior Network Engineer reporting to the Director - Systems and Network Administration, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure that enables secure, scalable, and high-performing global connectivity. You'll thrive in this position if you're a collaborative problem solver with a global mindset and a passion for networking technologies, innovation, and delivering reliable solutions in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise wireless networking solutions using Cisco and Aruba technologies.
• Configure and support Cisco Catalyst 9800 WLCs, access points, Wi‑Fi 6/6E environments, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco SDWAN and Aruba Central.
• Administer secure guest access, traffic anchoring, 802.1X authentication, device profiling, and posture policies.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco switches, routers, and LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure while providing Level 2/3 support.
• Engineer, document, and recommend network solutions that improve scalability, performance, and reliability across global operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Multiple years of experience in network architecture, design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale global networks and multivendor environments.
• Proven experience operating and supporting enterprise Wi‑Fi services.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Aruba and Cisco wireless technologies, Cisco Catalyst Center, and Cisco SD‑WAN.
• Experience with Ansible scripting and AI development.

This position can be located in Philadelphia, PA or St. John’s NL and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in‑office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job‑related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands. Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• 401(k) program with 6% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
• Student loan repayment program up to $10k
• Company paid life and disability plans
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health spending account with employer contribution
• Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
• Gym membership discounts
• Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company gift matching program
• Employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer days
• Education Assistance Program
• Robust job skills training
• Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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