Senior Network Engineer (Network Strategy)

Role Objective The Senior NOC Engineer will be responsible for the architectural integrity, security, and continuous availability of our global network infrastructure. You will manage a hybrid environment (On-prem & Cloud), ensuring that network performance aligns with banking-grade security standards and operational SLAs. Technical Core Competencies 1. Network Strategy & Resilience • Capacity & Scalability: Proactively evaluate LAN/WAN performance data to forecast bandwidth and storage needs. • HA/DR Architect: Design redundant network pathways and lead Disaster Recovery (DR) testing cycles to ensure zero-touch business continuity. • Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to industry security standards (PCI-DSS/GDPR); support audits and execute rapid remediation of findings. 2. Modern Infrastructure & Cloud Integration • Hybrid/Multi-Cloud: Support seamless data flow and connectivity between on-premises data centers and public/private cloud providers. • SDN & SD-WAN: Manage dynamic, software-driven network configurations to replace or augment manual hardware setups. • Hardware Lifecycle: End-to-end management (install, config, update) of enterprise-grade routers, switches, and wireless access points. 3. Advanced Security & Risk Management • Edge Security (SASE): Implement and manage Secure Access Service Edge and Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW) for distributed work environments. • Policy Management: Regularly audit firewall rules to identify and fix vulnerabilities or "bloat" in policy sets. • Network Segmentation: Execute micro-segmentation strategies to isolate critical banking assets and reduce the lateral movement of threats. • Threat Response: Real-time monitoring for unauthorized access, malware, and DDoS attacks with a rapid incident response framework. 4. Technical Operations & Troubleshooting • Level 3 Troubleshooting: Rapidly resolve complex connectivity issues, routing loops, and service failures. • Project Delivery: Lead network configurations for new builds, site migrations, and infrastructure improvements. • Analytical Reporting: Deliver monthly metrics on Network Availability, Change Success Rate, and Incident/Problem Management. Key Responsibilities • Performance Optimization: Use telemetry and monitoring tools to ensure network speed and low latency for banking applications. • Automation: Introduce automation for routine configuration backups and patch deployments. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to align network policies with threat intelligence. Candidate Requirements • Experience: 4 years in Network Operations or Network Security, ideally within the Financial Services sector. • Certifications: CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Security), PCNSE (Palo Alto), or equivalent SD-WAN certifications. • Technical Stack: Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN (IPsec/SSL), and SASE frameworks. • Soft Skills: Ability to remain calm during high-pressure network outages and communicate technical roots to non-technical leadership.