Job Description

Who are we?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.Key Major FunctionFinastra 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 Finastraxe2x80x99s 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

• 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 xe2x80x93 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.
• 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 xe2x80x93 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 xe2x80x93 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 xe2x80x93 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 xe2x80x93 gathering application URL/URI data, and adherence to certificate deployment policy.
• Implement new load-balancing elements xe2x80x93 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 xe2x80x93 project demand and Tier IV Ops Support.

Technical Skills

• Network Routing, Switching, Security, Datacenter technologies.
• Functional and working knowledge of internetworking IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standards xe2x80x93 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 xe2x80x93 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

Competencies

• 4-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 is a must have certification and CCIE is a value add
• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate certification is also good to have

Finastra is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will accommodate applicants' needs upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.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:xc2xb7 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.xc2xb7 Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.xc2xb7 Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*xc2xb7 ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.xc2xb7 DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).xc2xb7 Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.xc2xb7 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!Finastra is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will accommodate applicants' needs upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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