Senior Network Engineer at Pacific Life

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT, configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
Advanced technical skills and experience with L2 and L3 protocols and technologies such as IPSec, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, VPC, QoS, 802.1x
Familiarity with Cisco IOS-XE and NXOS
Familiarity with various platforms – Aruba, F5, Riverbed, Cisco (Catalyst, ISR, ASR, Nexus); Cisco ACI is a plus
Knowledge of Aruba ClearPass, SolarWinds, Juniper and HPE routing/switching equipment is a plus
Understanding of open-source and other tools to assist in monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
One or more of the following certifications: Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP
Flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends
B.S/MS in Engineering and/or Computer Science or equivalent experience
Close proximity to London and willingness to commute to London (hybrid role with remote, office in Tower Bridge, London, and data centers in Slough and Docklands)
Physical ability to carry servers, run cables and work in a data center

Responsibilities

Implement products, platforms, software, hardware, or appliance-based solutions related to network and network security
Interface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements
Design and manage the rollout of various network infrastructures with necessary capacity planning, performance tuning, and configuration optimization
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
Maintain network security across the global enterprise; analyze networks for security threats
Monitor organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur
Use network tools for administration, maintenance, automation, and visualization reporting
Develop technical documentation describing the deployment, configuration, and management of network infrastructure
Participate in IT security audits; respond to existing audits and ensure required controls are implemented
Build strong relationships outside of IT to understand business needs
Communicate complex details in a way that people can understand
Advocate for the end user and stakeholder by becoming associated with the products, empathizing with and understanding user needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Network DesignNetwork ImplementationNetwork MaintenanceNetwork SecurityCapacity PlanningPerformance TuningConfiguration OptimizationNetwork MonitoringAutomationTechnical DocumentationSecurity Audits

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Senior Network Engineer role?

A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT is required, configuring and installing various network devices and services, with experience in a Fortune 500 environment supporting global networks preferred.

What technical skills and certifications are needed for this position?

Advanced skills in L2/L3 protocols like IPSec, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, VPC, QoS, 802.1x are required, along with familiarity with Cisco IOS-XE, NXOS, and platforms such as Aruba, F5, Riverbed, Cisco. One or more certifications like Cisco CCNA or CCNP are required.

Is there flexibility in the work schedule for this role?

Yes, the role offers a flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends.

What soft skills are important for this Senior Network Engineer position?

Excellent communication skills to explain complex details simply, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships outside IT to understand business needs are essential.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Network Engineer role?

Candidates with 5+ years in a Fortune 500 environment supporting global networks, hands-on experience with specified protocols and platforms like Cisco and Aruba, relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, and strong communication skills stand out.

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1868Year Founded

$189.4MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.

Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.

Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.

Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.

Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.

Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.

Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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