Engineer, Atlanta

About Client:

Client is a global financial services firm that provides a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services. It is a prominent global financial services firm with a rich history and a strong presence in the financial industry.

The Client is committed to corporate responsibility and sustainability. It aims to make a positive impact on society through various initiatives, such as promoting environmental sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion, and engaging in philanthropic activities.

Rate: $80.33/Hr

Job Description:

The engineer will be responsible for evaluating, engineering, designing, and troubleshooting enterprise scale Data Centre networks.

As part of the Network Engineering team the engineer is required to collaborate with the Enterprise Computing team, Security team and End-User technologies to understand the applications and provide end to end network solution as per the firm network standards.

This includes selecting the right platforms, developing Bill of Material (BoM), designing new network topologies, creating and maintaining visio diagrams, configuration templates, assigning and maintaining IP address, developing migration plan and providing weekend escalation support for involved project

The candidate will be responsible for:

Authoring of design documents, engineering standards and creates best practice technical architecture models utilizing knowledge of industry and technical trends

Mentoring and knowledge transfer to team members across the organization.

Participating in the weekly design meetings

Engaging with project managers to develop the execution and test plans for network changes.

Serve as an escalation for the operating teams during network outages.

Ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential. Strong presentation skills are imperative to be able explain network design, articulate risk, and facilitate decision making.

Strong security focus and experience with Network Security Concepts and Multi-tier Security architectures.

Skills equired

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience with a Financial Services Firm, Technology vendor or systems integrator designing, and implementing large scale networks

Expert Level Technical Skills Required

Ethernet technologies: SPT, 802.1Q, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP Fabric

IP Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP

Multicast routing: PIM, IGMP, MSDP

VxLAN

Platform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platforms

Nexus 9000 Series Data Centre Switching Platform

ASR 1000x Series Routers

ASR 9000 Series Routers

Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms

Working knowledge on various Network OS

Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NXOS, IOS-XR

Arista EOS

Skills Desired:

Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Visio, Word, Excel and Outlook

Proficient in UNIX or Linux

Certifications: CCIE or equivalent

Experience with scripting / automation using Python / Ansible is a strong plus.

Tools: DNA Center, Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, Sevone, Ansible, Netconf is a plus

WAN technologies: SONET/SDH, MPLS, Classic TDM

Working knowledge on SDN, SDWAN, DMVPN

Sound knowledge in public cloud, Kubernetes, storage over IP and VMWare

Strong sense of security concept include defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be

Flexible and adaptable to meet the team s targets

Honest, hardworking, and reliable

Possess a strong sense of ownership/accountability

Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law).Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask:

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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