L3 Network Operations Engineer
About The Position
Morgan Stanley is seeking a highly experienced Network Subject Matter Expert to design, implement, and maintain large, secure network infrastructures across Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN environments, in production and non-production settings. The role focuses on separating and securing networks to support security, stability, and business operations. It includes collaborating with business and technical teams, explaining risks to larger groups, developing implementation plans, and supporting network devices throughout their lifecycle, from deployment and ongoing support to decommissioning. The engineer will also automate repetitive network tasks using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform. This is described as a Lead Infrastructure Production Management & Reliability Engineering position at the Director level. The role is based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and requires weekend support for change implementation. The successful candidate is a clear communicator and presenter who can work collaboratively or independently, take ownership, and deliver results.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of networking experience; experience in financial services, technology vendors, or systems integrators is ideal.
- Hands-on experience with Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN networks.
- Expertise in Ethernet technologies, including STP, 802.1x, VPC, multilayer switching, and Leaf-Spine IP Fabric.
- Deep knowledge of IP routing protocols including RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, and TCP/IP, and multicast protocols including PIM, IGMP, and MSDP.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Nexus, and Catalyst equipment; Arista switches; and Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and Arista EOS.
- Strong background in network security concepts, multi-tier security architectures, and practices for segmenting production and non-production networks.
- Experience with network tools such as Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, and SevOne.
- Familiarity with JIRA and project/task management methods such as Agile and Kanban.
- Strong scripting skills and ability to independently develop solutions for repetitive network tasks.
- Clear communication and excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently on large-scale projects.
- Flexibility, reliability, dedication to results, ownership, and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using simple LLM-based tools to analyze networks.
- UNIX or Linux skills.
- CCIE or similar certifications.
- Knowledge of wireless infrastructure, SDN, SD-WAN, DMVPN, and public cloud.
- Strong grasp of security concepts such as defense in depth, zero trust, least privilege, and risk controls.
- Experience with enterprise-level initiatives involving senior stakeholders across multiple regions and cultures.
- Experience with optical equipment such as Adva or Ciena.
- Experience with timing infrastructure such as Spectracom or Meinberg.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures across Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN environments for production and non-production.
- Lead efforts to separate and secure networks to support robust security and smooth business operations.
- Work with business and technical teams to explain risks and implement network designs.
- Develop and execute network implementation plans that prioritize security and stability.
- Support network devices throughout their lifecycle, from deployment and ongoing support through decommissioning.
- Build automation for repetitive network tasks using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Provide weekend support for change implementation.
Benefits
- Morgan Stanley-sponsored benefit programs and employee perks; specific benefits are not listed.
- Potential commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and other short- and long-term incentive packages, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
