Sr Network Engineer / Network Architect

Sr Network Engineer / Network Architect

6 Months with extensions likely

Hybrid schedule / on-site in San Francisco

Responsibilities

Design, develop and deploy network infrastructure across WAN, LAN, wireless and remote environments,

ensuring it meets the company's needs for performance, reliability, and security.

Monitor network performance, conduct regular health checks, and optimize network operations to ensure high

vailability and efficiency.

Develop and implement robust network security protocols to protect sensitive financial data and ensure

compliance with industry regulations including firewall configuration and management.

Manage / monitor network operations ticketing queue for service requests to resolve network issues and

Implementation tasks.

Manage network documentation : maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, changes,

nd procedures to ensure transparency and facilitate troubleshooting.

Perform on-site and remote technical support and system administration of various networks, servers, and

systems

Troubleshoot network issues : quickly identify and resolve network issues escalated from lower tiers of support

to maintain optimal network performance

Collaborate with IT and business teams : work closely with other IT and business teams to align network

infrastructure with business goals and support various projects and initiatives.

Contribute to technical strategy, policies, and procedures.

• minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering roles.
• Excellent knowledge of foundational network technologies and protocols (IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, Multiprotocol MPLS, SD-WAN, Route Optimization, Policy-Based Routing, DNS, DHCP, Multicast, VPN, Wireless 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac)
• Hands-on experience with multiple network platforms (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Palo Alto, Juniper, HPE)

Industry-recognized certifications in networking, IT infrastructure and cloud platforms (e.g. MCSE, CCNP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field; a master's degree is a plus.

Experience in Institutional Asset Management or other financial services industries.

Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical acumen, with the ability to tackle complex challenges in

structured, methodical manner.

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capacity to articulate technical concepts to

diverse audiences and collaborate effectively across organizational levels.

self-starter and team player with strong collaboration skills, able to manage multiple priorities while

maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Willingness and ability to execute occasional after-hours implementation, troubleshooting or migration work

on evenings and weekends, as required

Superb attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and deliver quality in a fast-paced environment

bility to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

Proven ability to write clear and concise communications : technical documents, design documents,

specifications