About this role
▶ Job Details
・Job Title: Senior Network Engineer - Global Banking Infrastructure (Expression of Interest)
・Client: Global Financial Services Organization
・Working Location: New York Metro Area
・Working Style: Hybrid / Remote (Periodic commute to NYC office required)
・Employment Type: Future Contract Opportunities (anticipated W2 engagement)
・Contract Duration: Expected 6+ Months (subject to project requirements)
・Salary: To Be Discussed
・Benefit: Eligible benefits based on employment arrangement
・Visa Support: Not Provided
・Relocation Assistance: Not Provided
・Working Hours: Standard Business Hours with occasional after-hours support and on-call participation
・Language: English (Professional Fluency Required)
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▶ About the Opportunity
We are building a pipeline of experienced Network Engineers for upcoming infrastructure initiatives with a large multinational financial services organization. This role will support complex enterprise and banking network environments spanning North America, APAC, and other global regions.
The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience designing, supporting, standardizing, and modernizing large-scale enterprise networks while working within highly regulated environments. Candidates with advanced networking certifications and financial services experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
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▶ Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Network Engineering
- Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, data center, and cloud connectivity solutions.
- Maintain highly available network infrastructure supporting mission-critical business operations.
- Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and connectivity issues across global environments.
- Support network performance optimization, resiliency, and capacity planning initiatives.
Routing, Switching & Data Center Technologies
- Work extensively with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs, SD-WAN, QoS, VRF, multicast, and VLAN technologies.
- Support Cisco-based enterprise environments and related network technologies.
- Participate in data center network architecture, migration, and modernization projects.
- Ensure network standards and best practices are consistently implemented.
Infrastructure Integration & Standardization
- Assist with network assessments, discovery, integration, and standardization efforts.
- Support infrastructure transformation and complex migration projects.
- Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational standards.
- Participate in network change management and implementation planning.
Cloud Networking & Security
- Support AWS and Azure networking environments.
- Configure and maintain secure hybrid cloud connectivity solutions.
- Partner with security teams on network segmentation, access control, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to enterprise network security initiatives and architecture improvements.
Automation & Operational Excellence
- Utilize automation tools and scripting to improve operational efficiency.
- Support infrastructure-as-code and configuration management initiatives where applicable.
- Improve network monitoring, observability, and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis activities.
Global Collaboration
- Work closely with infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams located across multiple regions.
- Support globally distributed operations and follow-the-sun support models.
- Participate in technical discussions, project planning, and architecture reviews.
- Provide clear communication and detailed technical documentation.
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▶ The Right Candidate Will Possess
- Strong enterprise networking expertise with advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working in highly regulated environments such as banking, finance, healthcare, or similar industries.
- Ability to document solutions thoroughly and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple time zones.
- Professional, detail-oriented approach with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.
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▶ Required Qualifications & Skills
- 10+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols, including BGP and OSPF.
- Experience supporting large-scale WAN, LAN, VPN, and data center environments.
- Experience with network security concepts and enterprise network design.
- Experience supporting cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure.
- Strong documentation, change management, and incident management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to commute to the New York City area when required.
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▶ Preferred Qualifications
- CCNP certification required; advanced-level certifications strongly preferred.
- Active or recently active CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure, Routing & Switching, or Data Center) preferred.
- Experience within banking, capital markets, or financial services organizations.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale network integration projects.
- Experience with Python, Ansible, Terraform, or network automation technologies.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance-driven IT environments.
- ITIL or related service management experience.
- Experience working with global support centers and international project teams.
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▶ Important Notice
- This posting is intended to build a talent pipeline for anticipated future opportunities. While we expect network engineering needs in the near future, no immediate opening or start date is currently available. Qualified candidates may be contacted as project requirements are confirmed.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- No Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements will be considered.
- Due to the nature of the work, candidates should be willing to commute periodically to the New York City area as business needs require.
- Only candidates whose qualifications align with upcoming project requirements will be contacted.