Lead Network Engineer

$124,300 - $235,500/Yr

FINRA - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Lead Network Engineer will independently implement, install, test, and operate the company's data communications network and network security devices. This role involves interfacing with multiple outsourced vendors and managing the successful deployment of various projects. The engineer will ensure the reliability and security of the network infrastructure while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with other teams to meet technology goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze process and system specifications to ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Design, implement, and maintain network solutions including redundant connectivity to ISPs, complex routing/switching infrastructure, extranet connectivity, firewall design, data center network architecture, WAN integration, and wireless network integration.
• Develop, deploy, and operate hardware and software, network management systems, and tools to monitor and support the corporate network infrastructure.
• Recommend enhancements and updates/patches to operating systems, firewall, network management systems, system software products, and hardware.
• Ensure the Company's Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) metrics are sustained and improved.
• Evaluate industry trends, standards, and new technologies to proactively recommend and implement changes to improve metrics and extend service capabilities.
• Develop and present related documentation, presentations, and discussions.
• Test and analyze network/firewall practices, and create/revise and execute scripts.
• Oversee implementation of security guidelines to prevent unauthorized access to servers and report any violations.
• Perform field-level hardware repairs and upgrades.
• Lead collaboration with other team members and teams to ensure technology solutions and staff align with customer expectations and overall technology vision and goals.
• Document and communicate status in a timely manner including metric reporting.
• Champion the collaborative resolution of defects.
• Work across the organization to deliver solutions that meet joint requirements.
• Direct internal process improvement initiatives.
• Provide feedback on processes by offering suggestions.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Provide backup coverage for more senior management.
• Assist with adherence to technology policies and comply with all security controls.
• Ensure all work products meet/exceed FINRA standards.
• Participate in periodic Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing and reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships and related budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of related experience in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Past senior level systems administrator experience in a production data center environment.
• In-depth understanding of common network security issues and industry security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade network design and management.
• Solid hands-on experience with various networks, monitoring software, remote assistant tools, firewalls (OS level command line and GUI interface), and operating system switches.
• Familiarity with various network management/troubleshooting tools.
• Proficiency with multiple operating systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience in various scripting languages.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with people at all levels in the organization, both inside and outside of technology.
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Willingness to accept new challenges and grasp new or changing concepts, technologies, and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud networking solutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards related to network security.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Backup family care.
• Surrogacy benefits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Wellness programs.
• 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days.
• Two volunteer service days.
• Paid military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and childbirth/parental leave.
• Nine paid holidays.