Senior Network Engineer - Global WAN & Transaction Engineering

American Express • Phoenix, AZ

395d • $110,000 - $190,000

About The Position

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at American Express, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing data network solutions that support millions of customers. This position requires expertise in enterprise-scale data networks and involves working with various technologies to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient infrastructure. You will also mentor less experienced colleagues and partner with third-party vendors to deliver quality solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in building and supporting Enterprise-scale data networks
• Expert level knowledge in routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Expert level knowledge in routing, switching, and network technologies such as Spanning Tree, 802.1Q, Port-Channels, 802.1x, QoS, VLANs, SVIs, and Multicast
• Expert level IP knowledge, including TCP, UDP, and ICMP
• Strong knowledge of Cisco switching and routing platforms (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR)
• Strong knowledge of Arista switches
• Experience with SD-WAN technology and platforms
• Experience with IPSec VPN technology and platforms
• Experience with public cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Experience with data center space provider offerings (Equinix Fabric, Megaport, etc.)
• Experience with network automation and scripting
• Good understanding of security infrastructure, including firewall concepts
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to communicate to all levels of peers, customers, and leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently manage workload on multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• F5 Application delivery controllers

Responsibilities

• Design and implement American Express data network solutions
• Function as a technical Subject Matter Expert for American Express data networks including Global WAN, SD-WAN, IPSec VPN, MAN, LAN, and VXLAN Fabrics
• Evaluate new and emerging network products and solutions
• Ensure new platforms and technologies align to business and IT strategy
• Assist with network automation initiatives
• Provide Level 3 troubleshooting and support for critical network issues or outages
• Coach, mentor, and train less experienced colleagues as required
• Provide architectural governance; review projects to ensure alignment to architectural standards and technical strategy
• Partner with third party vendors and carriers to ensure quality delivery and adherence to standards
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed