Network Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a skilled Sr. Network Engineer with a strong background in routers and switches to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of networking protocols. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze data, and provide actionable insights that drive business growth and enhance our product offerings. 

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Perform deployment and operations of network infrastructure primarily related to new connectivity of a DC, Branches/Campus, and expansion of existing infrastructure.
• Ability to turn up the new sites or PODs and be able to integrate with the global WAN and help troubleshoot the network issues.
• Enabling and troubleshooting issues with routing protocols and VRF.
• Point of escalation for production outages related to day-to-day operations or any project driven initiatives.

Requirements:

You are:

• 7+ years of experience working in networking area with strong background in hardware device configuration, deployment and troubleshooting.
• Experience with routing protocols such as BGP/OSPF and VRF's concepts of underlay and overlay network. The ability to analyze packet capture is a plus.
• Experience with routers/switches. Experience working with hardware vendors, such as Cisco, Arista, etc.
• An excellent knowledge of the specific technologies to manage and support high-speed networks. Expert-level ability to decode packet captures and identify network and application issues using Wireshark.
• Hardware: Cisco Switches and Routers, Juniper Routers, Arista Switches technologies.
• Ethernet technologies: spanning tree, vlans, trunking, channeling, multilayer switching.
• WAN technologies: MPLS/VPN. IP routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, RIP.
• Multicast routing: PIM, IGMP, MSDP Experience with Visio, Power Point, Unix, and scripting.
• Working hands on experience of creating and leveraging Splunk dashboard is a huge plus.
• An excellent knowledge of data networking principles.

Desired Skill:

• Active participation within and among teams and colleagues distributed globally
• Good verbal and written communication skills are a must

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses 
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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