Sr. Network Engineer

Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG) is a global multi-strategy trading and investment firm headquartered in Suburban Philadelphia. Our team of approximately 1,500 employees spans the globe, including offices in Bala Cynwyd, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Stamford, and internationally in Dublin, Sydney, and Shanghai.Our growth is unprecedented, yet we maintain the small-firm culture that has been the hallmark of our organization since its inception in 1987. In order to ensure that we remain one of the leading participants in world markets, we aggressively recruit talented, team-oriented and entrepreneurial candidates from diverse backgrounds. This philosophy has led some of the smartest, most competitive and creative people to join our firm, making us a market leader and fueling our continued expansion.Once onboard, our employees have a multitude of professional development opportunities available to them. From formal training programs led by our Education Department to Colleague to Colleague mentoring, our employees are able to maximize the training opportunities within our firm to define the career paths that best suit their personal and professional needs. If you are looking to join an organization whose dynamic infrastructure and advanced technology challenge the mind and encourage teamwork, look no further. Additional information can be found on our website, sig.com.Job DescriptionThe Sr. Network Engineer will provide technical and administrative support for the global enterprise network. Each engineer in the Networking Team has responsibility in four areas: Administration (managing and monitoring the network infrastructure, providing second level troubleshooting support and ensuring production documentation is accurate and up to date); Engineering (proposing and implementing system enhancements including software and hardware updates that will improve performance and reliability of the network); Architecture (defining, designing and implementing network solutions) and Project Management (managing technical projects within the scope of the Networking Team).Specific responsibilities include supporting the enterprise global network and third party vendor connections, focusing on Cisco switching/routing and troubleshooting Layer 1, 2 & 3 problems. The engineer will support the existing infrastructure and assist in the design and deployment of network solutions in support of both business and technical initiatives. By maintaining knowledge of industry trends and best practices, the engineer will contribute to developing the future network architecture. The engineer will also utilize network monitoring and management tools to evaluate the status of the environment daily and focus on capacity planning and analysis of the network.In this role, the Sr. Network Engineer will work closely with members of this team and will also work collaboratively with other technical teams; the Network Engineer will make appropriate infrastructure recommendations for various business and technical projects regarding the SIG enterprise and external services and will suggest enhancements to current standards and propose new solutions.The engineer will also be responsible for providing documentation and network diagrams on a timely basis. Other responsibilities include coordinating purchase orders, planning, upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicing; and will monitor and complete requests for network services. All members of the Network Team also participate in early morning and off hour support schedules.
REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 7+ years of Technology experience with a minimum of 5+ years of related network support experience in a large production networkMust have extensive troubleshooting skills for OSI layer one, two and three problemsTroubleshooting - Multiple OS experience (Linux, Solaris, Microsoft), Cisco Hardware, Firmware/Software, Wide-Area, Metro and Local Area Networks, Internet, Cisco switch/router configuration, TCP/IPROUTING experience using RIP, EIGRP, BGP, ISISLAN- fiber and copper wiring standards, Ethernet, spanning-tree, 802.1 standards and wireless technologiesMAN/WAN- familiar with signaling, framing and protocol standards for circuits including 56k, ISDN, T1, T3, Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS, PPP, HDLCExperience with load balancing, QoS, IP Multicast, VoIP solutionsNetwork Analyzers - OSI model, packet decodes, common protocols, understand and troubleshoot production problems; familiarity with Sniffer and/or Ethereal utilities.Familiar with Network Management tools, SNMP, NetFlowExperience using VisioCollege degree preferred or equivalent experienceSalary/BenefitsAt SIG, our employees are our most valued assets. In order to ensure that we remain an employer of choice, we offer a superior compensation package that includes a base salary, commensurate with experience, as well as an annual performance bonus. Unlike many similar firms, our bonuses have been paid out every year since we began operations.In compliment with our compensation package, we offer a variety of competitive benefit programs that demonstrate our commitment to our dynamic workforce. These programs have been designed to provide protection and peace of mind for our employees and their families. A brief summary of our benefits include the following: Considerable Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance coverage
Tax savings plans such as Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 College Savings Plan, 401(k) with company match and Commuter Transit Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Relocation Assistance (on a per case basis)
Free breakfast and lunch catered daily
Free on-site fitness center
Casual Attire
Free on-site parking