The Sr. Network Design Engineer will work within Network Services organization, focusing on global architecture, Operations, standardization, and emerging technologies.  The candidate will be expected to support Network Services portfolio, and work in a cross-organizational setting, and use-cases across the global enterprise.  This candidate must demonstrate industry knowledge in Software Defined infrastructure, cloud strategies, data center, and WAN/SDWAN technologies, global load balancing, and automation development and workflows.  The candidate will be required to develop reference architectures & designs, support existing standards with a comprehensive review process, and develop standards-based designs pre business requirements.  In addition, the candidate should have a strong background in: Route/Switch Software Defined Data Center (ACI, NSX, Arista Cloud Vision and associated Arista fabrics), F5 Load Balancing, SDWAN, and AppViewX.  Strong technical knowledge in the areas DDI, secure proxy, DDoS and/or content delivery, NAC, firewall, and AWS is a must.

• Establish and maintain technical Network and Voice standards.
• Interface with other technology towers and vendors to review new solutions.
• Act as escalation point for critical operational issues.
• Act as operational technology SME for managed services providers or 3rd parties.
• Recommend and oversee implementation of new networking technologies or MAC’s.
• Recommend and lead efforts in the area of optimization and automation within Network Services roles and responsibilities to improve environment on all levels (Ops, Deployment, Design, Tools, etc.)
• Review and improve DC/Cloud/WAN/LAN/WiFi/VPN/Firewall/WAF network architecture standards as well as proposed Network Changes.
• Design, and review Scopes of Work with both internal and external teams including budget aspects.
• Oversee implementation efforts across the enterprise Network, Data Center, WAN, WiFi, LAN, and design to insure expected outcomes with both internal and external.
• Act as Network Team lead (SME) on projects and managed services as it relates to Network Services with Business partners, and other teams.
• May conduct training and knowledge transfer to internal and external team members as required.
• Participate on RED Team reviews to support the business when experiencing sub-optimal performance with their applications and use-cases.
• Participate in Technology Strategy sessions and direction.
• Lead and participate in Manufacture and Technology team learning.
• Review security releases and provides guidance to address those potential threats.
• Lead and track audit remediation efforts.
• Certify and recommend hardware platforms and code versions.
• Collaborate with IT Security on best network security practices.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation for Severity 1 Network Outages.
• Participate in capacity management and planning, as well as leads efforts to reduce operational costs.
   

Please note: The job can only be performed in the State locations listed: Houston/Austin/Dallas, TX and Remote-TX.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology preferred or related work experience.
• 8+ years of experience working with enterprise & global network solutions, to include cloud and remote networks, SDN, automation, routing, switching, VoIP, Wi-Fi, SDWAN, etc.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working as a Network Engineer or designing complex network infrastructure in an enterprise & global network financial sector preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in other areas of Information Technology (security (Palo Alto, WAF), cloud proxy (ZScaler), Load-balancing (F5 and AVI), computing (VMWare), operating systems, application infrastructure and development, etc.)
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying large enterprise solutions around Cisco ACI and Cisco Nexus DC Portfolio.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying large enterprise solutions around VMware NSX-T solution portfolio, overlaid upon Cisco ACI.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying large enterprise solutions around Arista data center portfolio using Cloud Vision automation and orchestration.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and deploying large enterprise solutions around F5 data center portfolio, with demonstrated use of AppViewX.
• Able to ascertain business requirements, research and identify solutions, and make recommendations supported by a properly developed business case that includes technical feasibility, costs, benefits, etc.
• Able to develop and execute project / deployment plans that meet scope, time, cost, and quality requirements.
•  Able to quickly assess, mitigate risk, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues using industry standard tools to include packet analyzers.
• Able to develop processes and documentation according to the needs of the organization.
• Able to provide technical leadership and strategic direction in alignment with IS and firm objectives.
• Able to establish and maintain professional relationships throughout the organization and with vendors.
• Able to collaborate and influence others, to include peers, leaders, and vendors.
• Able to mentor and build the technical skills of others, and foster a strong and collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network theory, services, routing, standards, and security; capability to interpret and apply network performance optimization and measurements.
• Support BAU network operations and incidents as required.
• Champions innovation and leads change.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (listening, written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to multi-task and participate in large, complex, and concurrent projects.
• Able to lead small groups in the delivery of technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of project management concepts & operate in an agile methodology.
• Detail oriented and possess excellent research skills.

About Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

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