Senior Network Engineer Job

From the biggest banks to the most elite hedge funds, financial institutions need timely, accurate data to capture opportunities and evaluate risk in fast-moving markets. For over 30 years, our clients have relied on our core product, the Bloomberg Terminal, to access the data and analytics they need to make informed investment decisions.

Bloomberg's R&D Network Design & Information Security (NDIS) group is responsible for the design, architecture, development and security of Bloomberg's internal and client-facing global networks, security, and cloud infrastructures. The Core Network WAN Engineering team is the part of the NDIS Core Networks group that is focused on the architecture, development and escalated support of the global WAN infrastructure. Bloomberg's private WAN is a sophisticated carrier-grade multi-vendor network that leverages technologies such as MPLS, MPBGP, LDP, RSVP, MVPN, etc. The private WAN currently connects 14,000+ customer sites via 100+ global POP sites using 20,000+ CE network devices and 800+ core network devices. The Core Network WAN Engineering team is seeking a dynamic, talented and experienced network engineer who thrives on being "in the trenches". The successful candidate must possess extensive programming experience in network automation, provisioning & performance management. The candidate is also expected to possess expert networking knowledge, experience, creativity and capability to work in a complex and fast paced network technology environment. The candidate will work closely with network operation groups to provide technical assistance and guidance. The candidate will also work directly with vendors to drive feature enhancements that are necessary to meet business needs. Ability to drive relevant strategic solutions in a complex environment is highly desirable.

* Design, engineer, develop and deploy network infrastructure in the wide area network * Work closely with network operations, data center team and other groups to monitor, manage and maintain our global network * Provide escalated support and troubleshooting to maintain high availability and performance of the network * Employ innovative thought and automation to improve workflow, efficiency, productivity and technology deployment * Pro actively identify technology gaps and develop and implement appropriate solutions collaboratively * Create and maintain clear and accurate network documentation * Develop network and processes conform to approved standards * Stay familiar with relevant current and future technologies and trends

* 6+ years of network design and engineering experience on an advanced network * 2+ years of programming/scripting experience (Python and/or Perl preferred) * Extensive experience with large L3/L2 network design and development * Extensive experience with IOS, JunOS and hardware * Extensive knowledge of routing and switching concepts and technology * Extensive knowledge and experience with BGP and OSPF * Extensive knowledge of MPLS and BGP/MPLS IPVPN * Extensive knowledge of QoS and queuing theory * Excellent and rapid network troubleshooting and repair skills * Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with NOCs, systems software developers and administrators * Education: BS/MS (CS/EE preferred) **Preferences:** * Working knowledge of any of virtualization technologies such as kvm/xen/lxc is a plus * Experience with Internet connectivity infrastructure such as firewalls, load sharing devices, proxies, intrusion prevention/ detection, VPN and network and traffic analysis etc. * Familiarity with systems management concepts, processes and standards (e.g. SNMP), capacity /performance management and tuning and network management. * Experience in a 24/7/365, multi-tiered production environment. * Knowledge/Experience with LAN and WAN design and switching technologies in a corporate environment.