The Network Client On-Boarding team works closely with internal and external teams to successfully on-board new clients and to manage connectivity requirements for existing clients. These clients are located globally and connect to the Fixnetix Low Latency network to enable access a variety of services. The team consists of experienced network project engineers who are used to delivering multiple projects, working to agreed deadlines.
The Network Client On-Boarding team provides 2nd/ 3rd line 24x7 network support escalation for the Technical Operations Centre (TOC).
Roles and Responsibilities
* Review HLD's and LLD's to gain a detailed understanding of the proposed work * Work with external and internal client design teams to finalise the design, and to clarify all requirements prior to implementation * Create device configurations based on finalised design * Work closely with internal and external teams, including 3rd Party Infrastructure contractors to ensure all physical aspects of the network are correctly configured; * Location of devices including any modular components * Create patching schedules * Rack Elevations
* Work closely with other internal and external teams and Project Managers. Ensuring the network elements are deployed on time and fit for purpose of the solutions being implemented * Execute and document detailed test plan prior to go-live. Remediate any issues identified during the testing phase where applicable * Produce detailed documentation of final network implementation * Provide training and guidance to support teams during transition period * Maintain client network documentation * Work and extended day, 3 shifts covering 07:00 - 19:00 Monday - Friday - 3 shifts covering * 2nd/ 3rd line 24x7 network support escalation for the Technical Operations Centre (TOC). * Key Performance Indicators * Ability to deliver consistently in a project environment and to take a lead role during the delivery process * Tasks are completed correctly, on-time, and within the agreed design parameters * Compliance with internal corporate processes * Delivery against department objectives in-line with business requirements * Ability to work effectively and communicate clearly with clients, internal and, external teams * Investigating and resolving escalated incidents within SLA
Essential Skills
* Demonstrable experience in networking project design and implementation * Networking knowledge up to CCNP level. * Strong Cisco switching/routing skills, good knowledge of routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF and BGP * Demonstrable knowledge in configuring and debugging firewalls * Experience working with Nexus 7000 series switches and their associated technologies such as VDC and vPC * Cisco UCS system implementation experience * Experience of large multicast environments within a financial organisation * Demonstrable experience of exchange/broker/ECN connectivity * Experience of financial markets and investment banking * Working knowledge Arista Network devices * Solid experienced with working with security and load balancing products; Cisco ASA, Juniper ScreenOS, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and F5 LTM devices
Desirable Skills
* CCNP/CCIE certification (or equivalent knowledge) * Strong experience of deploying and troubleshooting Arista switches * Knowledge of firewall technologies ideally Fortinet, Juniper and Palo Alto * Extensive experience on low-latency Nexus 35xx switches * In depth exposure to Cisco UCS system * Knowledge of Corvil latency monitoring tools
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