Senior Network Engineer

DAIWA CAPITAL MARKETS AMERICA • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team within a fast-paced financial environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining a high-performing, secure, and scalable network infrastructure to support critical financial business operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise with leading networking and voice technologies, an understanding of security practices, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Reporting to the Network Manager in the Information Technology department, you will be an integral part of the Network group operating in an environment of high team collaboration with a strong desire to respond and resolve problems and requests in a prompt manner.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in LAN / WAN / MAN management in a fast-paced financial services environment.
• Configuring Cisco switches / routers (IOS XE, IOS XR and Nexus OS).
• 7+ years of experience with various network / routing protocols, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VPC etc.
• 7+ years Cisco firewall (ASA/FTD) and Palo Alto.
• 5+ years of experience in VoIP and mixed TDM environment.
• Solid knowledge of VPNs, load balancers, NetScalers, and secure remote access solutions.
• Data Center management experience.
• Knowledge of wiring and cabling infrastructures.
• Ability to work late in order to troubleshoot and perform upgrades and system maintenance outside of business hours.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously from research and testing through to production deployment.
• Experience in dealing with telecom vendors throughout the circuit provisioning lifecycle.
• Experience with network security systems / services as well as enterprise monitoring systems.
• Exceptional network troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• CCIE Voice Certification, CCIE Routing and Switching, IPC Level 1 Certification, Cisco VOIP Training, Cisco Security or Cisco Data Center certifications.
• 5+ years of experience in supporting IPC turrets.
• Ability to work in a trading floor environment.
• Hands on experience with network automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ongoing administration, management, and strategic design of the firm’s network and telecommunications systems
• Provide 24x7 support to maintain continuous uptime for the firm’s corporate network
• Provide Level 2 and 3 support to other teams within the IT department
• Provide Level 2 and 3 support for our IPC turret systems
• Design, deploy, maintain, and monitor network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless solutions (e.g., Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki devices).
• Manage VPNs, load balancers (e.g., Citrix NetScaler), and secure remote access solutions.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA) for robust security and compliance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance using industry standard tools (e.g., SolarWinds)
• Implement and manage network segmentation and security protocols to protect sensitive financial data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate network solutions with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, assess their potential impact, and recommend improvements to the current network environment.
• Manage and maintain relationships with various telecom / networking / hardware vendors
• Manage and maintain relationships and peering states with market related vendors
• Project Management – ability to lead and manage networking and telephony projects
• Perform moves / adds / changes related to Infrastructure
• Support and maintenance of our Cisco Unified Communications services and recording systems
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting AV equipment (e.g., Cisco WebEx Bar, Cable TV)
• Ongoing Data Center maintenance and inventory management
• Address security related tasks / projects
• Provide rotational on call support after-hours and on weekends

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Ancillary Insurance (Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short & Long-term Disability)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA and HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Parental Leave
• Family building benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Professional development, educational assistance and training programs
• Community Engagement Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed