L3 Network Operations Engineer

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

This is a Lead Infrastructure Production Management & Reliability Engineering position at the Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for maintaining the stability and reliability of the organization's infrastructure systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability to support business operations.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

Are you passionate about building and securing large-scale networks? Join our team as a Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Alpharetta Georgia!

• Design, implement, and maintain large, secure network infrastructures across Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN environments, for both production and non-production. Lead efforts to separate and secure networks, helping ensure robust security and smooth business operations.
• Work closely with business and technical teams to explain risks to larger groups and implement the network designs.
• Develop and execute comprehensive network implementation plans, with security and stability in mind.
• Support the full lifecycle of network devices, from deployment and ongoing support through decommissioning.
• Build automation for repetitive network tasks using tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• 8+ years of networking experience, ideally in financial services, technology vendors, or systems integrators.
• Hands-on experience across Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN networks.
• Expertise with Ethernet technologies (STP, 802.1x, VPC, Multilayer Switching, Leaf-Spine IP Fabric).
• Deep knowledge of IP routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP) and multicast (PIM, IGMP, MSDP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Nexus, Catalyst and Arista switches, and network operating systems (Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, IOS-XR, Arista EOS).
• Strong background in network security concepts, multi-tier security architectures, and best practices for segmenting production and non-production networks.
• Experience with network tools such as Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, and Sev One.
• Familiarity with project/task management tools like JIRA, especially Agile/Kanban methods.
• Strong scripting skills; able to independently develop solutions for repetitive network tasks.
• Weekend support for the change implementation is needed.

• Some AI experience, such as using simple LLM-based tools to analyze networks.
• UNIX or Linux skills.
• CCIE or similar certifications.
• Knowledge of wireless infrastructure, SDN, SD-WAN, DMVPN, and public cloud.
• Preferred - Strong grasp of security concepts (defense in depth, zero trust, least privilege, risk controls).
• Experience working on enterprise-level initiatives with senior stakeholders across multiple regions and cultures.
• Experience with optical equipment such as Adva/Ciena.
• Experience with timing infrastructure such as Spectracom/Meinberg.

• A clear communicator with excellent presentation skills.
• A team player who can also work independently on large-scale projects.
• Flexible, reliable, and dedicated to delivering results.
• Someone who takes ownership and accountability for your work.

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