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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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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