Staff Network Engineer

We are looking for a

Staff Network Engineer

to join our global team in helping to transform connectivity services across CME Group. The role is to help maintain and deliver global on-premise and cloud-based network services - design, implement, maintain (upgrades/patching), improvement and future roadmap across a wide range of network technologies and vendors. The team work closely with technology and business stakeholders to ensure one of the largest exchange network infrastructures in the world is highly available, resilient, secure and reliable.ResponsibilitiesEnsure network security, availability and reliabilityPlan, execute, audit and document changes to the environmentProvide technical authority and support for a wide range of network platformsEngage in complex technical troubleshooting and fault resolutionRespond to NOCC escalations, including on-call rotationImplement new initiatives and expansion of existing network infrastructureSupport and implement application and service migrations to cloudManage project work and deliver effective platform life-cycle managementIdentify and help deliver automation opportunitiesCollaborate to deliver global CME technology and business initiativesWhat we are looking for ...Required:Proficiency in configuring and managing diverse network platformsStrong understanding and evidence of implementing effective network securityTechnical experience: Cisco/Arista/Juniper routing and switchingTechnical experience: BGP/OSPF/PIM/IGMP protocolsTechnical experience: enterprise firewallsTechnical experience: supporting cloud implementation / migrationTechnical experience: provisioning, management and troubleshooting in GCPTechnical experience: DevOps/IaC - Terraform preferredTechnical experience: loadbalancing technologies - LTM and GTMTechnical experience: network automation and orchestrationExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with keen attention to detailExcellent communication skills - verbal and writtenBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experienceTechnical experience: scripting and automation using PythonTechnical experience: management and deployment of Palo Alto and Fortigate firewallsTechnical experience: deploying and maintaining SDWAN and overlay technologiesTechnical experience: DevOps using Ansible and JenkinsTechnical experience: enterprise wireless supportRelevant network certifications, eg: CCNP, CCIE, NSE, PCNSERelevant cloud certifications - Google preferred (PCNE, PCSE)Company Benefits:Bonus ProgrammeEquity ProgrammeEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Private Medical and Dental coverageIncome ProtectionLife AssuranceCycle To WorkFamily LeaveEducation Assistance – MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor DegreeOngoing Employee Development Training/CertificationHybrid Working# LI-RK2#LI-HybridCME Group: Where Futures are MadeCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.At CME Group, we embrace our employees'' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.Important Notice:

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