Network Engineer Senior Specialist Job in Nasdaq

With this position we offer:

Join the NASDAQ Network Operations Team. The team provides 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.

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Senior Network Analyst, your focus will be on supporting, building and maintaining Nasdaq s networks.

• Initial Response and troubleshooting of HP Open View and other monitoring tool alarms
• Work on various first level projects and tasks as required
• Work closely with all Operations and Engineering teams to make sure that all network systems are available and working properly.
• Apply standardized LAN device configurations
• Establish knowledge base, document standard config templates and standard operating procedures
• Capturing and analyzing network sniffer data
• Certifying new network gear is properly monitored through failure testing
• Interfacing and providing feedback to network monitoring tools group
• Maintain required spare hardware inventory at proper code revision levels in burn-in
• Open hardware and software cases with network vendors (Cisco)

We expect you to have:

• 7 to 10 years of experience at a Network Engineer.
• Strong understanding of network concepts, TCP/IP stack and common Internet protocols
• Proficient in Python
• Proficient with Ansible
• 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
• Ability to work in collaborative high pressure environment
• Development and audit network system policies and procedures
• Knowledge of financial trading systems and trade reporting methodologies including their general design, architecture, protocols, and the customer's access requirements is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree in IT related field
• Cisco CCNA certification.
• Obtained at least one CCNP certification