Lead Platform Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

As a Network Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and security of our network infrastructure. You will work on implementing and supporting technologies such as routing and switching and SD-WAN. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, share technical expertise, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

You will leverage your attention to detail and strong technical knowledge in areas such as network security, analytics, telemetry, and best practices to deliver a robust and secure network environment. Your responsibilities will include operational support and project delivery, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance across the organization.

The Network Services team focuses on enhancing security and efficiency through automation, policy optimization, and lifecycle management of networking products. If you are passionate about driving innovation and maintaining a reliable network infrastructure, this role is for you.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and SD-WAN solutions.
• Configure and manage dynamic routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF for optimal network performance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to support network-related projects and initiatives.
• Implement network security guidelines, including compliance with organizational standards and policies.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives to optimize network operations.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for network-related incidents and problem resolution.
• Assist in lifecycle management of network hardware and software, including upgrades and patching.
• Support telemetry and analytics solutions for proactive monitoring and capacity planning.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering or administration.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP , OSPF, VLANs, STP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco or similar enterprise networking equipment.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN solutions.
• Understanding of network security principles and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a large-scale environment.
• Cisco Certification (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent)
• Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Itential, etc.)
• Knowledge of telemetry and network analytics platforms (Solarwinds, NetBrain, NetScout, etc.)

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.