Sr. Network Operations and Automation Engineer

Sr. Specialist - Systems and Network Administration
We’re looking for a Sr. Specialist, Systems and Network Administrator to join our team, reporting to Sr. Manager, Systems and Network Administration. This team is responsible for providing excellent, 24/5 first level network support. The team is also responsible for proactively monitoring and responding to alerts and requests in order to provide maximum uptime for Nasdaq's mission critical exchange systems. The team is a driven, passionate, high energy and highly motivated group with diverse skill sets.

The work environment is fast paced and employees are expected to take on tasks independently. It is critical that the employee have potential and drive to grow their craft. The team is responsible to ensure the network remains in compliance with best practices, meets internal design criteria and complies with internal Information Security and Internal Audit specified guidelines. New ideas and improvement to existing processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and productivity are encouraged.

What You’ll Do

As a Network Analyst Specialist, your focus will be on supporting, building and maintaining Nasdaq’s networks.

Incident response to network alarms via Open Text Operations Bridge Manager (OBM)

Execute first-level network infrastructure projects and operational tasks including configuration changes, maintenance activities, and deployment support as assigned.

Creating Python scripts for network automation

Utilize Ansible for network updates

Work closely with all Operations and Engineering teams to make sure network systems are available and working properly.

Implement and maintain standardized configurations.

Establish knowledge base, document standard config templates and standard operating procedures.

Capturing and analyzing network sniffer data, perform DNS Updates

Answer the Netops phone line and respond to support tickets

Perform failure testing and monitoring validation of new Network devices.

Interfacing and providing feedback to network monitoring tools group

Maintain required spare hardware inventory at proper code revision levels

Open hardware and software support cases with various hardware vendors

Conduct periodic weekend system checks as part of a rotating team schedule

What You'll Bring

Experience in High-level programming languages – Python & Java Script

Familiarity with Automation Frameworks – Ansible

Utilized Version control repository management software - Gitlab & Bitbucket

Previous Noc and Trading systems environment support

Familiar with Multicast, BGP and SNMP Protocols.

Linux Administration

Familiar with basic AI tools

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree in IT related field

CCNA, CCNP, Network+ or equivalent experience

Very organized and detail oriented, with high degree of accuracy and follow-up

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated, reliable team player

Must possess desire to learn new technologies

Strong understanding of network concepts, TCP/IP stack and common Internet protocols

Ability to work in collaborative high-pressure environment

Development and audit network system policies and procedures

This role is a second shift position. Your hours will be Monday-Friday from 1:00pm-9:00pm ET.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future;
Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

This position can be located in Philadelphia, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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