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CLS Group · 2 hours ago

AVP - Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer – US

Iselin, New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $150K/yr

CLS is a trusted party at the center of the global FX ecosystem, providing a global settlement infrastructure that reduces systemic risk. The AVP – Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer will optimize support of CLS's network and datacentre infrastructure, monitor network alerts, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Data ManagementFinancial ServicesRisk Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Proficiency in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise, data center & cloud network architecture

Perform day-to-day operation tasks that require solving operations tickets by troubleshooting any connectivity issues

Adhere to strict change management process to deploy firewall rule change requests, scheduled firmware upgrades and other network build, changes, or maintenance activities

Participate in alert monitoring of the network infrastructure using SolarWinds, and monthly on-call rotation

Act as the primary contact for network incidents, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with L3 Engineering, other cross-functional teams and vendors for resolution and RCA

Develop and maintain operational documentation, including runbooks, network diagrams, and configuration records

Contribute to team KT sessions to brainstorm ideas, to foster an environment of team growth and help achieve operational excellence

Use troubleshooting tools and CLI commands to resolve operational issues

Qualification

Network architectureFirewall managementCloud networkingTechnical documentationTroubleshooting toolsMonitoring toolsCollaboration skillsNOC experienceServiceNow familiarityProblem-solving skillsCommunication abilities

Required

Possess exceptional technical problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios, combined with strong collaboration and communication abilities

Solid knowledge of traditional LAN/WAN technologies including routing protocols, route redistribution, manipulation, and filtering, L2 loop avoidance, as well as datacenter clos fabric using spine-leaf architecture (Cisco ACI)

Proven experience with deploying and troubleshooting issues related to WLAN, in a centralized (controller) as well as cloud-based model

In-depth experience of working in a multi-vendor firewall environment (Checkpoint, ASA, Fortinet), that involves implementing & troubleshooting firewall rule changes, NAT & VPN in a segmented network with multiple layers of firewalls

Good knowledge of cloud networking (AWS and Azure) components, including VPC design and hybrid connectivity

Familiarity with SaaS-based security and SASE architecture, Zero Trust principles

Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds and Dynatrace

Familiarity working with ServiceNow or other ticketing systems

Proficiency in creating technical documents, runbooks, and network diagrams

Prior experience of working in an NOC environment would be a plus

Extensive knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting the following technologies: Security & Firewall Management: multi-vendor firewalls (Firepower, ASA & Checkpoint) that leverage management tools for rule deployment, network segmentation in a multi-context/multi-zone firewall environment, IPS, encryption techniques (IPSEC, MACsec), VPN (Site-to-Site) NAC (Cisco ISE) and access security appliance (RSA)

Enterprise Infrastructure: Routing & Switching, including routing protocols (OSPF & BGP), PBR, MPLS, VPN, SDWAN, STP, ACL, advanced L2/L3 switching technologies and QoS

Cloud Integration: Hybrid connectivity into AWS VPCs using various options (AWS Direct Connect, DX Gateway, NAT Gateway, Transit Gateway and VPN), manage cloud security options using security groups

Datacenter Infrastructure: Spine and Leaf architecture, VxLAN fabric (Cisco ACI deployment) and other datacenter technologies (Cisco NX-OS, RSA appliance & NetScaler)

Wi-Fi Solutions: Centralized and cloud-based WLAN solutions

Monitor: SolarWinds for alert monitoring

Troubleshoot: Using firewall packet capture, CLI commands and other methodologies, tools like Dynatrace

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Preferred

Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, Fortinet NSE, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE

Benefits

401(k) match

Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.

2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.

Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.

Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.

Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.

Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.

Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.

Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.

Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.

Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.

Private medical insurance and dental coverage.

Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.

Annual flu vaccinations.

Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.

Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.

All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.

Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.

Company

CLS Group

CLS Group provides settlement, processing, and data solutions that reduce risk and deliver efficiency.

Founded in 2002

London, England, GBR

501-1000 employees

https://www.cls-group.com

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