Description
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer - AVP to join our team at Barclays. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, build, and run of Barclays' global network infrastructure platforms and connectivity products across data center, core, campus, branch, and edge environments.
The role involves technical knowledge across routing, switching, data center and core networks, campus and branch infrastructure, wireless, WAN, and edge technologies, including SD WAN, remote access, and supporting network services such as load balancing, DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management (IPAM), and proxy solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems
- Ensuring the reliability, availability, and scalability of systems, platforms, and technology
- Developing and implementing automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Implementing secure configurations and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks and security threats
- Collaborating with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT infrastructure requirements and devise solutions
- Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations
Requirements:
- Deep practical project delivery experience across enterprise-grade networks
- Considerable experience designing, implementing, and operating modern data center environments
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing advanced data networks with Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, and F5 platforms
- Demonstrated experience designing and operating enterprise Wi-Fi solutions and SD-WAN solutions
- Established experience in delivering large-scale data networks
Preferred skills:
- Good understanding of resiliency and traffic engineering patterns
- Experience with AI-driven automation and Python scripting
- Ability to assess and improve platform availability
- Practical experience implementing network automation using Cisco NSO, Ansible, and/or Python
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise connectivity to AWS and/or Azure
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($120,000 - $175,000)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Paid leave for qualifying circumstances
- Eligibility for an incentive award