Senior Associate, IT, Network Engineer (Fixed Term Contract - 12 Month)

Job Description

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing solutions that compliment a dynamic, always growing and evolving global network for one of the leading organizations in financial services. You will bring a unique perspective to a team that adapts and maintains a secure and reliable network hosted across both cloud and office/site network infrastructure. 

Although the core focus of this role will be to act as a Network Engineer with a solid understanding of Network & IT Infrastructure Fundamentals including protocols, switches, routers/firewalls, it will also include exposure to experience operating within Azure & AWS cloud tenants. You will design and manage the local and wide area networks of our organization to ensure maximum up time for our users.

Reporting to the Director, IT, Infrastructure, you will:

• Design and Architect Networks

  Develop secure, scalable, and highly available network architectures using technologies like VPNs, VPCs, virtual networks, and load balancers.

• Cloud Network Management

  Provision, configure, and manage cloud-based network resources across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Cisco Meraki.

• Network Security Implementation

  Enforce robust security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and compliance with industry standards.

• Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  Continuously monitor network performance, diagnose issues, and optimize for stability, availability, and efficiency.

• Hybrid Network Integration

  Seamlessly connect cloud environments with on-premises infrastructure using secure methods like VPNs.

• Automation and Scripting

  Leverage automation tools and scripting languages to streamline network operations and reduce manual tasks.

• Disaster Recovery and Continuity Planning

  Manage backup strategies, disaster recovery protocols, and ensure business continuity for network systems.

• Documentation and Compliance

  Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, operational procedures, and compliance records.

• Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration

  Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders, providing clear updates on incidents, maintenance, and project progress.

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

  Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, recommending improvements to enhance network infrastructure.

 

Qualifications

You Have:

• Bachelor's/Associates degree in computer engineering or computer science
• Demonstrable experience in a professional information technology environment with exposure to network and security engineering 
• Understanding of Network Fundamentals, protocols, and technologies TCP/IP, VLAN, WAN, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, IPSEC, TLS, NAT, PAT, VPN, BGP, OSPF 
• 3+ years working within L2 IT Support capacity
• Good knowledge of switches, routers, and firewalls, VPNs, Layer-3 devices, APs, specifically with Cisco (Meraki), Palo Alto, and/or Forti
• Implementing & Administering Wi-Fi 
• Microsoft Server 2008 R2 – 2019
• Terminal Services
• Active Directory / DNS / Group Policy
• VMware vSphere 6.5+
• SAN systems (HPE 3par experience preferred)

Preferred:

• Cisco CCNA & CCNP and/or relevant Azure/AWS accreditations such as MCSE, MCTIP, VCP, AZ-100 to 104, AZ-900, AWS Practitioner, SysOps & Solutions Architect 
• Demonstrable experience with cloud-based networking (AWS/Azure)
• ITIL Certified is an asset 

Additional Information

At MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and, stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.