Network Site Reliability Engineer, Associate at BlackRock

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Network Proficiency: Equivalent of Cisco DevNet certification. Strong understanding of static routing and the BGP protocol
Cloud Experience: Demonstrated experience with at least one public cloud provider, preferably Azure or AWS
CI/CD & Release Management: Proficiency with CI/CD pipeline management, particularly using Azure DevOps or other Git-based tools for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment
Infrastructure Provisioning: Extensive experience with Terraform for automated infrastructure provisioning. Familiarity with Ansible for automated infrastructure configuration desirable
Scripting and Automation: Skilled in scripting with Python to automate network tasks, build integrations, and manage workflows. Strong understanding of REST APIs to create and integrate network automation solutions. Understanding of Docker/Netconf-yang/Linux/API programming/JSON/XML/GitHub
Monitoring and Observability: Strong understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability tools

Responsibilities

Lead the SRE function utilizing agile, SRE principles to deliver on automation of on-prem and cloud infrastructure
Collaborate closely with the Engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of network services into broader infrastructure pipelines
Be hands-on, improve operational efficiency, and develop a vision that leads to our DevOps team's long-term success
Design and manage network configuration code library that deploys secure network infrastructure via CI/CD pipelines
Define, plan and execute strategic roadmaps for self-service, highly scalable, cost-efficient, observable, auditable, and reliable infrastructure services as standard practice, including DevOps and automation
Develop scripts to streamline and automate network tasks and augment our monitoring tools, using Python
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, with a strong focus on automation, using Azure DevOps
Develop, test, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) and maintain accurate configuration management using best practices
Provide support for network-related incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures with automation
Incorporate SRE-centric principles to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of large-scale infrastructure
Develop SRE program geared towards reducing incident count and 100% network uptime
Automate disaster recovery plans
Keep systems up and reliable, mitigating broken systems, and preventing future disruptions
Maintain production stability and respond to on-call incidents
Partner with Engineering teams to develop post change/build validation & checkout processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SRENetwork EngineeringAutomationCI/CDDevOpsInfrastructure as CodeAgileCloud InfrastructureOn-PremisesMonitoringConfiguration Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of this Network Site Reliability Engineer role?

Key responsibilities include leading SRE functions with agile principles for automation of on-prem and cloud infrastructure, designing network configuration code libraries via CI/CD pipelines, developing Python scripts for network automation, implementing Azure DevOps pipelines, and maintaining production stability with on-call incident response.

What skills and experience are suggested for this position?

The role requires expertise in network engineering with SRE principles, proficiency in Python for scripting and automation, experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and knowledge of on-premises and cloud environments.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the compensation or salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team culture like for this Network SRE role?

The role is part of a collaborative, innovative team focused on automation and SRE principles, working closely with engineering teams on large-scale projects in a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment.

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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