PGIM · 1 month ago
Senior Infrastructure Administration Engineer
Newark, NJ, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $148K/yrPGIM is a leading financial services institution focused on digital transformation and innovation. As a Senior Infrastructure Administration Engineer, you will support and improve the network infrastructure, manage Cisco networking equipment, and contribute to automation projects while collaborating with various teams.
Asset Management
Responsibilities
Assist in the setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, and firewalls
Support the automation of routine network tasks using simple scripts (Python, Shell, or similar)
Provide services to software development teams to help them consume infrastructure solutions
Collaborate with team members to understand system requirements and deliver robust solutions
Document solutions and processes to support the adoption of developed solutions
Learn and apply network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, OSI Model, and common communication protocols
Participate in troubleshooting and resolving network issues using established design principles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge in Cisco networking infrastructure
Experience with Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, and firewalls
Basic programming experience (Python, Shell, or similar) for network automation tasks
Understanding of network design principles and troubleshooting techniques
Willingness to learn new skills and technologies on an ongoing
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience and/or expertise with several of the following: Programming Languages: Python, Perl, Shell/Power scripting, Groovy, Modern languages
Cisco Infrastructure: Cisco Routers, Switches, Wireless Controllers, and Firewalls
Cisco IOS
Network design principles
Frameworks: CloudFormation
Infrastructure fundamentals
Linux / UNIX Operating Systems: File Permissions, Network Configuration, Services, Process Manipulation
Database Fundamentals: Schemas, Tables, Permissions, SQL
Networking, TCP/IP and other common Communication Protocols: OSI Model, 3 Way Handshake, Stateful vs Stateless, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Wireless controllers
Application Programming Interfaces (API): Consumption & Development
Test/Quality capabilities & methodologies (functional & nonfunctional) and associated tooling including quality automation
Infrastructure & Cloud Security best practices including DevSecOps
Dev Ops Tools & Practices: awareness, understanding of DevOps automation tools, practices & capabilities (continuous integration & continuous delivery)
Operationalization & Monitoring; ITIL, Change, Incident, Problem Management, Industry standard tooling
Understands the impact of the change in the environment on the platform, executed via manual/automated testing
Cloud Computing: Understanding and knowledge (of 1 or more): AWS, Azure or GCP
Cloud service consumption
Disaster Recovery and High Availability
Background in Network Engineering with Cisco infrastructure
LAN/WAN/Wireless/Authentication/Firewalls
Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, FTD, ASA
Administration of ISE AAA
Spine/leaf and hierarchal network design
Thorough understanding of network troubleshooting and design principles such as spanning-tree, Virtual Trunking Protocol, and broadcast domains
Experience programming in Python to manage Cisco infrastructure
Current experience as an Infrastructure developer focused on network infrastructure
Preferred
Experience with Cisco IOS / NX-OS
Experience with Cisco Routers, Switches, Access Points and other appliances
Experience with Cisco Firepower
Proficiency programming in Perl and Python
Financial/Insurance industry experience is a plus, not a must
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Company
PGIM
PGIM is a money manager whose clients rely on their risk management expertise, intellectual capital, and innovative solutions. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
Founded in 1875
1001-5000 employees
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