Network Cloud Engineer
A bit about the role
Avaloq’s internal and external clients on a day-to-day basis. Being part of a dynamic team, SME from multiple domains are involved in the design, build and operation of Infrastructure and Platform services, collaborating closely with Applications, Security Operations and Engineering teams.
Your key tasks
- Be the Subject Matter Expert for enterprise-class network architecture
- Design, plan, deploy, support and upgrade/migrate of the following technologies:
- MPLS WAN and Internet connectivity
- IPsec and TCP/IP networking protocols
- Cisco routers and switches
- Checkpoint firewalls
- Cisco APIC
- NSX-T
- IPS / NIPS
- Authentication services such as Radius and ISE
- Load Balancers
- Internet Proxy Knowledge (BlueCoat)
- Establish networking environment by designing network configuration; executing network installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards
- Maximize network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with architects on network optimization
- Report network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; manage projects
- Participate in evaluation, design and implementation of future network infrastructure
A bit about you
- Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience managing a complex network environment preferably in banking or financial environment
- Certification in CCNA / CCNP / CCDA / CISSP highly preferred
- ITIL V3 Foundation preferred
- Experience working with multiple technical platforms, e.g. two-tiered client-server, three-tiered client-server environment
- Experience with automated network monitoring and stress testing tools combined with capacity planning
- Experience in managing network operations and resource capacity and optimizing network performance
- Experience in supporting DR operations resulting in successful production failover to alternate data center
- Experience operating in highly business critical data center environment
- Familiar with cloud infrastructure designs and implementations and guiding the process from development to operations
- Excellent understanding of networks (LAN and WAN), server and SAN storage farm environment
- Good oral and written communication skills with ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and gains understanding
- Process oriented with good documentation and diagrammatic skills
It would be a real bonus if you have
- Network Design skillsets to design and implement in order to put each new client into operations in the fastest time is beneficial as well as end-to-end network troubleshooting skills down to operating systems, applications and database.
Additional information
We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.
In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.
We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.
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Benefits
- Annual bonus
At Avaloq we work hard to remain an industry leading provider and we love to reward our colleagues with a share of that success with an annual bonus, you will even remain eligible for annual bonus while you do the hardest job of your life – taking care of your children during parental leave.
- Flexible working
We understand that fitting your life around your job can be challenging which is why in most roles we offer flexible working to allow you to thrive both in and out of work.
- Instant recognition
We love to see people thriving in their roles and we have an instant recognition scheme at Avaloq to help managers reward the great work our colleagues deliver with a gift to say thanks.
- Access to Udemy for professional and personal learning
We think it is important to learn and grow professionally, but if you are someone who likes to learn outside of work we give you access to online learning for both professional and personal learning, with over 210,000 courses to choose from.
About us
Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.