Network Engineer (Assistant Manager)

Job Title: Network Engineer (Assistant Manager)

Department: CIB ITO - Production - Domain - Infrastructure - Telecom & Data

About Business line/Function: CIB

Position Purpose: The main activities of the Senior Network Engineer are to manage, maintain, implement, and promote secure, robust, stable, redundant, Network infrastructure. Explore, evaluate, and propose latest technologies in network domain. BAU for operational activities, any critical incident or task.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

This position will mainly do configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of Cisco-based network infrastructure. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and collaboration tools.

• Provide day-to-day support and project implementation on network infrastructure
• Manage the network infrastructure aspects related to power shutdowns in Data centers and technical rooms, disaster recovery exercises and any other activities affecting the health of the network infrastructures
• Provide network design, solution deployment, and technical documentation for network related equipment such as routers, switches, wireless etc.
• Prepares the regional budget for the support and maintenance of the network infrastructure area ensuring aggressive negotiations, cost-effective solutions and management of the IT spend.
• Build and lead a regional team
• Ensure timely and comprehensive reports/updates to stakeholders whenever network incidents occur.
• Must build a strong relationship with our internal stakeholders and with vendors.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Must have at least 5-10 years of experience in the following:

• Expertise in connectivity and HFT network infrastructure design, implementation and support (CCIE is a strong plus)
• Experience with Equity and high-frequency trading (HFT) infrastructure is preferred
• Experience in Cisco Device Management. (1) Configuration and maintenance of Cisco routers (ISR, ASR), switches (Catalyst, Nexus), and firewalls (2) Deploy and manage Cisco DNA Center for network automation and assurance. (3) Implement VLANs, trunking, STP, and EtherChannel for optimal traffic flow.
• For network Security & Compliance. Candidate must be knowledgeable in configuring Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for network access control (802.1X, MAB). Also, enforcing ACLs, NAT, and VPN (IPsec, AnyConnect) for secure remote access.
• Must have background in Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting by using Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SolarWinds, or Wireshark for network monitoring. Troubleshooting OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and HSRP routing issues.
• For Cisco Wireless infra, candidate must know how to manage Cisco Access-points or Catalyst wireless controllers for Wi-Fi optimization.
• Backup, Recovery & Documentation: maintenance of Cisco configuration backups (TFTP, FTP, or Cisco Prime), documentation of network diagrams, IP schemes, and troubleshooting procedures.
  
  

Specific Qualifications

• At least bachelor's degree holder or alternative work experience in the field required,
• Ideally with 5+ years of experience as Network Architect with focus on network related components i.e. Cisco, Juniper, etc.
• Experience on Automating daily network tasks using scripting (Python) is a big plus.
• Client-oriented, strong communication and organization skills
• Expertise in PMI methodology
• Self-starter
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

Certifications

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) (required).
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) (preferred).
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS command-line configuration.
• Cisco SD-WAN, and DNA Center.
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, QoS).
  
  

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Location: Mumbai

About BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group's commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union's leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.