Head of Network Engineering- Project Engineering lead - 100% remote

Pay range: 200-210k base + bonus

This role is 100% remote, but you must live/work from one of the following states.

Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C.

Our client is a Global financial firm with offices HQ out of NYC. They are currently looking to hire a Head of Network Engineering- Project Engineering. This is a hands on lead position managing/leading a team of 3 engineers.

Summary:

Responsible for ensuring capabilities (technology, people, process) are in place to effectively run Network Engineering services.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing recommendations on how to align short and long term network strategy while developing, socializing and continuing to refine multi-year roadmaps for related capabilities and technologies
• Responsible for architecting and designing solutions that meet business requirements in support of a given initiative. Partner with key roles (e.g. project managers) to create solutions aligned to architecture standards and leverage common services to meet the financial targets
• Responsible for solution evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to a business case
• Partner with Infrastructure Architects and other functional leads to design reference architectures based on specific constraints, requirements and dependencies
• Maintain and prioritize project workload among team members
• Oversee standards from building run-books and detailed implementation plans
• Work continuously with the Network Operations Line Manager to ensure that ongoing and planned implementations are operationally sound and communicate any potential impact or risks to the production network
• Help to drive network improvements and standardization for the network environments in both the Data Centers, Campus and Remote Branch Offices
• Capacity management of network infrastructure
• Ensure that plans for the network integrate effectively with other aspects of the technical infrastructure
• Assist in providing production support for incidents / problems escalated from Network Operations team.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of network infrastructure required for new projects
• Creates and maintains written documentation and diagrams for supported systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical or engineering, or computer science or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting computer networks in a mission-critical environment.
• 5+ years managing a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting real-time market data and trading.
• Certification and/or training with vendor-neutral or vendor-specific focus.
• Basic understanding of operating system administration (Windows and Linux).
• Basic scripting and automation.
• Organized and methodical testing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Tagged Systems:

• OS: Linux & Windows.
• Hardware: Cisco ACI, Cisco routers and switches, Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls, web proxies, F5 LTM/ GTM, Network monitoring solutions
• Applications: Cisco Client, BlueCAT DDI, SSL/PKI

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About Infinity Consulting Solutions
At Infinity Consulting Solutions our mission is to cultivate successful long term relationships with candidates and clients matching the right candidate with the right client. We believe technology cannot replace the real personal relationships we cultivate. We reject the notion that technology alone is the answer to staffing which is why we our successful partnerships rely on collaboration NOT automation. ICS has been providing flexible staffing solutions for over 20 years in Information Technology, Compliance, Accounting / Finance and Corporate Support. Our staffing solutions include Contract, Temp to Perm and Permanent Placement.
ICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*W2 employees of ICS are offered comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision.