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About this role

Technology & Operations

Technology & Operations is the backbone for both the client lifecycle and the investment lifecycle. The group’s Follow the Sun Model ensures that the firm’s operations are consistent and efficient across all investment products, client channels and regions, helping to deliver an outstanding client experience and drive scalability. Technology & Operations is driven by a global network of Operating Centers of Excellence, which centralizes knowledge and equips support teams with the data and timely information needed to innovate and deliver on behalf of internal partners and clients.

BlackRock’s Technology & Enterprise Service Group seeks to provide BlackRock Employees with robust technology infrastructure and strategic workplace solutions to deliver a consistent employee experience around the world, while handling information security and data integrity. Teams aligned to support the firm’s functions.

As a Network Engineer, you will:

• Be part of the BlackRock Technology Infrastructure Network Engineering team within Technology & Operations that provides strategy, design, engineering, and level-3 operational support for both BlackRock's corporate as well as externally facing client Aladdin environments. The team has members in Delaware, Princeton, Denver, London, and Singapore supporting a diverse array of technologies from routing, switching, data center, security, and optimization technologies.
• Be an experienced senior Network Engineer with a focus on Cisco DNA Center, Cisco wired and wireless technologies including traditional routing, switching and network security technologies. Cisco Software Defined Access and Cisco ISE skills would be advantageous.
• The focus for the role will be to develop and rollout new technologies to the company. This will include Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA) that has initially been deployed for the firm’s new Corporate HQ in NYC Hudson Yards. In addition to developing the standards per office type and rolling it out globally, you will play a significant role in the deployment of micro-segmentation policies.
• Lead and contribute to the setting of technical strategies and standards, the delivery of Network Engineering projects and provide level-3 technical support across the global network infrastructure.

Relevant technologies include but are not limited to:

• Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) delivery especially Provisioning, Assurance and Automation services.
• Cisco and Aruba WiFi solutions including WiFi 5 and 6, as well as RF management and monitoring tools.
• Cisco routing and switching including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VXLAN, Layer-1 and 2 technologies.
• Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA).
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) including distributed PAN, PSN, MnT and pxGrid personas.
• Forescout Network Access Control including the integration with Cisco ISE.
• Cisco and Checkpoint solutions for firewalling and remote access.
• Encryption technologies including VPNs, IPSec and MACsec.
• Scripting languages (Python, Ansible, Terraform).

What You'll Need:

• 10+ years hands-on network engineering experience for global enterprise(s), preferably in the Financial Services sector. CCIE Cisco certification or equivalent preferred.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying with Cisco campus and data center routers and switches with associated technologies and protocols.
• Extensive experience with Cisco DNA Center including the setting up of the DNA Assurance functions from requirements gathering to providing a fully operational solution.
• Extensive experience planning and deploying Cisco Wired and Wireless networks within office environments, including liaising with on-site installation teams to ensure accurate and timely network deliveries. Aruba Wireless solution experience will be beneficial.
• Ideally experienced in Cisco SDAccess including deploying SDA fabric networks with integrated WiFi
• Nice to have experience with distributed ISE, including policy creation and endpoint profiling as well as the delivery of micro-segmentation.
• Experience with Cisco firewalls, as well as an understanding of web proxies and load-balancers.
• Extensive experience extracting requirements, producing designs, strategies, and project plans, leading to solution implementation, and high-quality operational handovers with detailed documentation and staff training.
• Experience of Forescout solutions for Network Access Control (NAC) would be beneficial
• Experience scripting and providing automation solutions for networks (Python, Ansible, Terraform) is highly desirable.
• Flexible and able to shift rapidly with a constantly evolving environment.
• Ability to run projects, working independently as well as within a team.
• Must possess ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and deliver when under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, as well as strong customer service skills.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach and willingness to work out of hours as required is essential.

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about crafting and evolving the services you are responsible for to better serve our internal and external clients!
• You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and going deep when necessary.
• You persevere where others do not!
• You take emotional ownership of the technologies and services you deliver.
• You are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $161,500 – $200,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.