Sr. Specialist - Systems and Network Administration

NASDAQ Omx Group, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Sr. Specialist, Systems and Network Administrator to join our team, reporting to Sr. Manager, Systems and Network Administration. This team is responsible for providing excellent, 24/5 first level network support. The team is also responsible for proactively monitoring and responding to alerts and requests in order to provide maximum uptime for Nasdaq's mission critical exchange systems. The team is a driven, passionate, high energy and highly motivated group with diverse skill sets. The work environment is fast paced and employees are expected to take on tasks independently. It is critical that the employee have potential and drive to grow their craft. The team is responsible to ensure the network remains in compliance with best practices, meets internal design criteria and complies with internal Information Security and Internal Audit specified guidelines. New ideas and improvement to existing processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity are encouraged. As a Network Analyst Specialist, your focus will be on supporting, building and maintaining Nasdaq's networks.

Requirements

Experience in High-level programming languages - Python & JavaScript
Familiarity with Automation Frameworks - Ansible
Utilized Version control repository management software - Gitlab & Bitbucket
Previous Noc and Trading systems environment support
Familiar with Multicast, BGP and SNMP Protocols.
Linux Administration
Familiar with basic AI tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in IT related field
CCNA, CCNP, Network+ or equivalent experience
Very organized and detail oriented, with high degree of accuracy and follow-up
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, reliable team player
Must possess desire to learn new technologies
Strong understanding of network concepts, TCP/IP stack and common Internet protocols
Ability to work in collaborative high-pressure environment
Development and audit network system policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Incident response to network alarms via OpenText Operations Bridge Manager (OBM)
Execute first-level network infrastructure projects and operational tasks including configuration changes, maintenance activities, and deployment support as assigned.
Creating Python scripts for network automation
Utilize Ansible for network updates
Work closely with all Operations and Engineering teams to make sure network systems are available and working properly.
Implement and maintain standardized configurations.
Establish knowledge base, document standard config templates and standard operating procedures.
Capturing and analyzing network sniffer data, perform DNS Updates
Answer the Netops phone line and respond to support tickets
Perform failure testing and monitoring validation of new Network devices.
Interfacing and providing feedback to network monitoring tools group
Maintain required spare hardware inventory at proper code revision levels
Open hardware and software support cases with various hardware vendors
Conduct periodic weekend system checks as part of a rotating team schedule