Sr. Network Engineer, SaaS Operations

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will excel at project‑based work, service design, advanced troubleshooting, defining operational procedures, and managing the relationship with our hosting provider's Network Security team. The candidate will provide critical input on the strategy and development of network solutions.

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (CRD), which became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created the first open front‑to‑back platform – State Street Alpha – launched in 2019.

• Design operational standards for firewall configurations, network change requests, documentation, and performance troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintain and administer secure, auditable, on‑premise and cloud‑based firewall configurations that adhere to internal policies and standards.
• Evaluate emerging network management and monitoring tools and related products.
• Participate in client‑facing network design meetings to facilitate establishing connectivity to CRD SaaS services in managed datacenter and cloud environments.
• Perform various IT system support and system administration tasks as needed.

• Be self‑motivated and flexible, able to prioritize and multi‑task on multiple highly visible and complex projects.
• Work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Maintain advanced knowledge and experience with network security standards.
• Able to work within a defined change management process and willing to participate in periodic after‑hours scheduled maintenance.

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology or related field of study with a network engineering focus.
• Substantial experience as a network engineering or network security professional.
• Substantial IT operational support experience.

• Deep knowledge of IP protocols, routing, VLANs, DNS, NAT.
• Familiarity with Azure firewalls, routing, and NSGs would be a plus.
• Proficiency with one or more scripting languages, automation and Dev Ops tools.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills with an ability to represent complex data in executive‑level graphical reporting dashboards.

$120,000 - $202,500 Annual. The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of the primary location, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes a retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid‑time off including vacation, sick leave, short‑term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans);

and eligibility for certain tax‑advantaged savings plans.

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work‑life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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