Senior Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer, under minimum supervision, will implement, install, test and operate the company’s data communications network and network security devices, while interfacing with multiple outsourced vendors and working on the successful deployment of multiple projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review and analyze process and system specifications to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Design network solutions that include redundant connectivity to ISP's, complex routing/switching infrastructure, extranet connectivity, firewall design, data center network architecture, WAN integration and wireless network integration.
• Develop, deploy, and operate hardware and software, network management systems and tools to monitor and support the corporate network infrastructure.
• Recommend enhancements and updates/patches to operating systems, firewall, network management systems, system software products and hardware.
• Ensure the Company’s Reliability, Availability and Serviceability (RAS) metrics are sustained and improved.
• Maintain & document test plans, network/firewall practices, as well as, create / revise and execute scripts.
• Oversees implementation of security guidelines in order to prevent unauthorized access to servers and report any violations.
• Perform field level hardware repairs and upgrades.
• Interface with other team members and other teams to ensure technology solution and staff are in line with customer expectations and overall technology vision and goals.
• Document and communicate status in a timely manner including metric reporting.
• Champion the collaborative resolution of defects. Work across organization to deliver solutions that meet joint requirements.
• Lead/Co-lead internal process improvement initiatives. Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks.
• Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
• Ensure all work products meets/exceeds FINRA standards.
• Participate in periodic Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing and reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships and related budget

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent with five (5) years of related experience in engineering or related technical discipline.
• In-depth understanding of common network security issues and industry security best practices - CISSP certificate preferred;
• Hands-on experience with enterprise grade network design and management.
• Solid hands-on experience with various networks, monitoring software, remote assistant tools, firewalls (OS level command line and GUI interface), and operating system switches - Current Networking certificate preferred.
• Familiar with various network management/troubleshooting tools.
• Proficiency with multiple operating systems – Systems Engineering certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience in various scripting languages.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast- paced, team environment.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with people at all levels in the organization, both inside and outside of technology.
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies.

Work Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in an office environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, WA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Salary $106,400, Maximum Salary $200,200

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $92,500, Maximum Salary $166,800

IL*: Minimum Salary $101,800, Maximum Salary $183,900

Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $111,000, Maximum Salary $200,200

MA/WA: Minimum Salary $92,500, Maximum Salary $191,800

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $106,400 Maximum Salary $191,800

NJ: Minimum Salary $101,800, Maximum $200,200

NY: Minimum Salary $92,500, Maximum Salary $200,200

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that