At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.
Expert Network Engineer
Key Major Function
Finastra is currently seeking an Expert Network Engineer for our organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Network Engineering, this position is responsible for modernization of network connectivity solutions that service customer technology and enterprise domains. The chosen candidate will work with internal IT teams, and strategic partners to design and deliver connectivity solutions that service Finastra’s global client and partner base.
This is an amazing opportunity to make a positive impact within the fin-tech industry. The position presents ample amount of opportunities for professional development and growth, working with cutting edge technologies. Accordingly, the ideal candidate should be forward thinking, and detail-oriented with a strong desire to work with highly technical peers within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities: Experience Required :8+Years
Lead or contribute to low-level planning milestones. Responsible for the following tasks: bill of material compilation, quoting, proof of concept (design and delivery), pilot, and production rollout.
Design and implement against the following technologies and platforms – Akamai Web App Firewall, Cisco (Catalyst and Nexus) platforms, FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Cisco ISE, F5 LTM, MPLS, and SD-WAN.
Design and deliver against Finastra product needs within Microsoft Azure Cloud, specifically: Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Virtual NAT (Network Address Translation), Service and Private Link, NSG (Network Security Group), Basic and Standard IP allocation, VNET (Virtual Network), VPN Gateway, VWAN (Virtual WAN hub) and ExpressRoute.
Network Routing, Switching, Security, Datacenter technologies.
Lead or contribute to modernization efforts to enable business outcomes. Use cases: Finastra client or 3rd Party Partner to Finastra connectivity needs (on-premises to on-premises, cloud to cloud, or on-premises to cloud).
Lead design tasks: compile/present connectivity options for leadership and peer consumption using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
Create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) that define operating parameters of newly created or existing connectivity and ancillary network solutions.
Mentor peers within Network Operations and facilitate Operational Handoff meeting to socialize new design and enhancement details. Including Go-Live specifics – design review, field Q&A sessions, and perform Operational Checklist tasks before solution handoff to NetOps.
Leverage in depth network switching, routing, security hands on knowledge, working experience of routing protocols – Static, OSPF, BGP, to deliver against business outcomes and operational excellence targets for uptime availability SLAs.
Plan, design, and implement Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN architecture in Datacenters.
Proficient planning for circuit activations – Internet and MPLS, to include activation implementation tasks.
Meticulous implementation planning requires detailed change request submittals and pre-post/implementation validation planning.
Web App Firewall (WAF) workstreams include certificate requirements gathering, lead application discovery workstreams with Product and Product Security teams. Deliver against on-boarding application onboarding prerequisites – gathering application URL/URI data, and adherence to certificate deployment policy.
Implement new load-balancing elements – virtual appliance in Azure or hardware (on-premises). Create/modify front/back-end network elements to support application and service load-balancer needs.
Plan, design, and deliver against SD-WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Network) roadmap targets. Utilize the configuration templates, Cisco vManage, centralized policies to design an optimal network.
Role requires up to 10% business travel
Occasional non-business hours support required driven by business requirements – project demand and Tier IV Ops Support.
Network Routing, Switching, Security, Datacenter technologies.
Functional and working knowledge of internetworking IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standards – Ethernet and IP routing protocols
Applied working experience utilizing the OSI model to troubleshoot complex operational issues
Design and implementation experience in Spine and leaf architecture, EVPN-VXLAN, VPC concepts.
Microsoft Azure, cloud design and implementation experience is a requirement
Load-balancing design experience and troubleshooting is required
Web application firewall concepts and delivery experience required
Automation skills – Python, Ansible/Terraform desired
Foundational knowledge of DNS, DHCP (Domain Host Control Protocol), and TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol)
Foundational knowledge of wireless and remote authentication constructs required
8+year undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
AGILE and/or ITIL certified is a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Customer focused with great interpersonal skills
Highly adaptable and flexible; ability to delivery in a dynamic environment
Self-starter and highly accountable
Experienced using Microsoft Office products - Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word
CCNP or equivalent is a must have certification and CCIE or equivalent is a value add
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate certification is also good to have
Timing: 2PM-11PM
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:
· Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
· Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.
· Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*
· ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
· DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).
· Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
· Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.
Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!
