Network Engineer
Summary
Designs, optimizes, and maintains Citco's global network infrastructure, including datacenters, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and security systems (Palo Alto, F5, SD-WAN).
Network Engineer
Join a global leader in financial services administration and help architect the infrastructure powering $3 trillion in assets under administration. In this role, you'll drive innovation across Citco's network infrastructure while collaborating with a talented team of 15,000+ professionals across 50+ office locations worldwide.
You'll be joining a dynamic and collaborative Network team of 15 talented professionals — comprising an 11-strong Network Support team, led by your direct manager, working closely alongside a dedicated team of 4 Network Engineers managed separately. Together, both teams form a close-knit, high-performing unit that drives Citco's global network operations.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Design and optimize network solutions supporting five strategically positioned datacenters
- Work with leading cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP to modernize our infrastructure
- Shape the future of Citco's technology landscape and directly impact our global operations
- Develop your expertise within a majority independently-owned organization that prioritizes agility, leadership, and client-focused innovation
- Thrive within a collaborative environment where both teams work in close partnership, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical Requirements
Must haves: Strong knowledge and experience in the following areas and technologies:
TCP/IP protocols (TCP, UDP, FTP, GRE, IPsec, etc.)
OSPF multi-area.
BGP v4 (iBGP and eBGP).
Cisco routers, branch office to datacenter grade
Meraki and Catalyst switches
Cisco Nexus switches
Vmware Velocloud SDWAN.
IPsec site-to-site VPNs, and remote access VPNs using Ivanti and Palo Alto Global Protect.
Firewalling, access lists, protocol inspection.
Palo Alto firewalls and their administration using Panorama.
LAN switching, Spanning Tree protocol, VLANs, dot1Q trunking, LACP port-channels, vPC, VSS.
QOS on the LAN and WAN.
Load balancing traffic across server farms, load balancing algorithms, health probes.
F5 load balancers (F5 Big IP) or other load-balancer platforms.
Wide area network circuits and services (MetroE, MPLS, etc.)
Clear understanding and proven experience on implementing network hardware redundancy.
Desired Technical Skills:
Solarwinds experience
Dynamic routing interaction with ISPs using BGP.
Clear understanding of how network monitoring using ICMP and SNMP.
Operational experience with TACACS+/Radius authentication systems (Cisco ISE).
Experience with Netflow analysis and using Netflow collectors.
Basic user level knowledge of Linux operating systems.
Basic knowledge of cloud computing and cloud networking
Education, Qualifications & Experience
College or university degree (preferably) in an Information Technology field.
Knowledge of the company and Network Operations experience in the financial sector
Key Competencies Required
Fluent in English (written and spoken);
Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills;
Ability to multitask;
Result oriented approach to work;
Ability to analyse, consolidate and present information;
High level of accuracy and attention to details;
Effective organizational skills;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Communication and presentation skills;
Coaching and developing others;