Senior Network Engineer - Data Center Connectivity (Hybrid)

ABOUT US We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy. We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Based in Manassas VA, your team is fully responsible for the design, optimization, deployment and support of the Data Center Network and security aspects. This Agile team engages in product evolution, covering network architecture and design, development, configuration, quality assurance, security, operations, and IT infrastructure aspects. You will work in a truly international environment with main hubs across three continents. We have global reach and impact but operate fast. You will have a unique opportunity to expand your reach in terms of knowledge, network and build your expertise through SWIFT's global platform. What to Expect: In this role you will: Work with the Product Owner and Squad members to develop, test, configure, upgrade and maintain Datacenter Network Infrastructure in line with agreed requirements Work with your team to implement and operate your solutions Deploy Network Infrastructure and Life Cycle management according to our change management processes Collaborate with our internal and external customers following DevOps/Agile principles and best practices Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation Interact and collaborate with other internal teams to ensure excellent customer satisfaction Manage issues always focusing on continuous improvement: you will automate, educate and share knowledge transparently Have an opportunity to develop yourself and others in a true DevOps agile environment This position is mission critical and offers flexible work (minimum 2 days onsite and maximum 3 days from home – per week) Willing to perform weekend deployment activities and on-call on a rotational basis with peer team members (Estimated: One Saturday out of 4 weekends). What will make you successful: We are seeking professionals with: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field 8 + years of solid work experience Hands-on expertise with CISCO ACI infrastructure Expertise on CISCO IOS Strong knowledge of network Routing Protocols: EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, VRF, VDC Good knowledge of Quality of Service (QOS) Good knowledge on ACI products like Tetration, NDO & NDI (or Orchestrator), APIC Good Cisco knowledge is mandatory (CCNA or CCNP certifications are an asset) Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (e.g., Integration with AWS/Azure) Familiarity with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architecture Familiarity with concepts like Zero Touch/Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Autonomous, driven, with strong ability to quickly adapt and respond to change Be customer oriented and quality mindset – we continually strive to deliver true customer value Perform Swift Datacenter Network's Network devices installations and provide end user/application connectivity Perform Swift Datacenter Network's Network Management software deployments and upgrades Perform investigation of Swift Datacenter Network problems (at Level 2) identified by the Daily -Operations Level 1 and the execution of the necessary corrective actions to address the issues according to availability targets Manage the Swift Datacenter Network Carrier infrastructure maintenance for all SWIFT locations and escalate critical issues according to procedures Be pro-active and provide improvements to existing processes and procedures Perform the security integrity checks for Swift Enterprise Network Baseline compliance after major changes Incident Response: Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex network-related incidents, including performance bottlenecks, security breaches, and misconfigurations Monitoring and Optimization: Utilize tools (e.g., SevOne, WireShark, SMARTS, Splunk) to monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize configurations for efficiency and security Collaboration: Partner with Architecture, SOC, Security and Operational teams to integrate network systems with broader network infrastructure and applications Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures for audit and operational purposes Compliance: Ensure Network deployments meet industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISAE, DORA). Research and Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, recommending upgrades or new tools to enhance network security Communication: Strong verbal and written skills in English to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: Good knowledge of Network Security: MACSEC / IPSEC, RADIUS, TACACS, 802.1x, ISE Good knowledge of Switching technologies: Spanning Tree, vPC, OTV Good knowledge of WLAN: APs, WLC, Prime Infrastructure, CMX.DNAC Experience with automation/scripting (Python, Ansible, Bash) for Datacenter Network management Basic knowledge of Network Monitoring & Management Systems: HP NNMi, Wireshark, Infoblox, SevOne, DHCP, Netmri Basic knowledge of Network Observability DevOps knowledge related tools like Ansible, Terraform, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD, python are required Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and ServiceNow tools for collaboration Knowledge/experience operating in Linux operating system Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and Automation technologies for build and deployment – Ansible, Jenkins Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future. The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia is $96,499.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to $179,212.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee's contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k. What we offer We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. Swift doesn't stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you'll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You'll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. 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