Senior Principal Network Engineer

1 month ago


McLean, United States DTCC Full time

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The impact you will have in this role:

The Senior Principal Platform Engineering is a technology based, Director level role on the Network Engineering team. Network Engineering is accountable for the planning, delivering and operation of network solutions for our internal and external stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of sophisticated network architectures, including LANs, WANs, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of sophisticated network architectures, including LANs, WANs, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments. Develop network strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives and industry standard methodologies. Manage and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers. Ensure network reliability, availability, scalability, and security. Supervise the implementation of sophisticated network changes and configurations. Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures. Implement enhanced security measures, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems, next-generation firewalls, and secure remote access solutions. Conduct security audits, assessments, and penetration testing to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of sophisticated network issues and incidents. Conduct in-depth analysis, root cause identification, and implement corrective actions. Coordinate with multi-functional teams and external vendors for timely incident resolution. Supervise and analyze network performance, capacity, and utilization. Identify performance bottlenecks, congestion, and latency issues. Implement network optimizations, such as traffic engineering, QoS, and caching mechanisms. Ensure optimal network performance and scalability. Design and implement network automation and orchestration solutions using tools like Ansible, Python, or SDN technologies. Streamline network provisioning, configuration management, and repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors. Lead network-related projects, including network upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh. Define project scope, objectives, and results. Develop project plans, allocate resources, manage timelines, and ensure successful project execution within budget and timeline constraints. Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior network engineers. Mentor and coach team members to develop their technical skills and professional growth. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide constructive feedback. Evaluate network equipment vendors, help discuss contracts, and manage vendor relationships. Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of network hardware, software, and services. Maintain comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures. Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and information sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities and disseminate network-related knowledge. Strong presentation development skills to convey critical network concepts and activities in Powerpoint and Visio Keep abreast of emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and standard processes. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve network performance, security, and reliability. Troubleshoot and assess the current state and proposed states of the network while simultaneously identifying gaps and opportunities based on the industry standard methodologies to gain consensus and influence executives. Mitigate risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

**NOTE: The Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience in a senior networking role in a large, global enterprise. Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

Expert-level knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS), switching protocols (VLAN, STP), and network security protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS). Comprehensive understanding of network observability tools and monitoring (Thousand Eyes, NETIM, Riverbed, Gigamon, Dynatrace, Splunk, WireShark) Ability to identify gaps and opportunities for network observability tools and the capability to implement new tools to fill the identified gaps. Solid experience with network design and architecture, including sophisticated enterprise networks, data centers, and cloud environments. Extensive hands-on experience with network devices and technologies from leading vendors. In-depth knowledge of network security principles and standard methodologies, including firewall management, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network access control. Expert-level knowledge and experience in network troubleshooting tools and techniques. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, management, and collaborators. Experience communicating with senior leadership regarding issue remediation the network system. Experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers. Experience driving organizational process and change Relevant network certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE) are preferred.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.



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