As a Network Infrastructure Engineer at American Express, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the robustness, security, and efficiency of our global network infrastructure. You will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, leveraging your expertise to drive excellence in network design, deployment, and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Vulnerability Assessment. Conduct regular assessments of our network infrastructure to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Analyze vulnerability scan results with precision to safeguard against threats.
- Technical Requirement Meetings. Engage with customers and carriers to understand technical requirements and participate in design reviews, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Network Deployment and Changes. Partner with carriers to plan and execute changes for new connections, migrations, or decommissioning activities on our Global Carrier-Managed MPLS WAN. Execute changes on SD-WAN networks, core infrastructure, and IPSec Internet VPN platforms.
- Code Upgrades and Hardware Refreshes. Perform upgrades of network hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to industry standards.
- Network Design Projects. Contribute to global network design initiatives, leveraging your expertise to enhance scalability, resilience, and performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience deploying and supporting medium-to-large scale WAN and LAN networks.
- Strong proficiency in Cisco routing and switching platforms, with exposure to Arista being advantageous.
- In-depth knowledge of IP and associated protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP), BGP, MPBGP, OSPF, and switching technologies.
- Familiarity with Security and Encryption concepts including firewalls, IPSEC/SSL VPNs, and certificates.
- Experience or familiarity with SD-WAN technology is preferred.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and automation tools like Ansible is a plus.
- Certification. CCIE preferred, CCNP or equivalent is required.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid, onsite, or virtual options.
- Generous paid parental leave policies.
- Access to global on-site wellness centers and counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.
- Career development and training opportunities.
Join Team Amex
At American Express, we value diversity, inclusion, and integrity. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues and their families, offering benefits and programs that support holistic health and career growth. Join us in leading the way to provide the world's best customer experience, where everyone is valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Employment with American Express is contingent upon successful completion of a background verification check, as per applicable laws and regulations.