Job Description:
Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join its Core Network Team located in Boxborough, MA. The ideal candidate will be a solid background in networking with excellent troubleshooting skills. It is a fast paced environment that utilizes the latest in network technology to deliver time sensitive financial information to our clients.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Install and configure routers, switches, and security devices from various vendors
- Install and configure IP based circuit and vendor data feeds
- Install and configure software systems that support the network infrastructure such as network monitoring systems, log monitors, DNS servers, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems.
- Assist system admin groups in attaching new systems to the network and ensuring that proper network configuration are implemented.
- Research and design new networking solutions based on given requirements
- Monitor and troubleshoot network errors and performance problems
- Research and evaluate new tools that enhance operation of the network
- Documenting procedures and changes
- Participate in an on-call rotation support system
- Installation and maintenance of systems will occur during evening and weekend hours
INTERACTIVE DATA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualifications:
- Experience with transmission of data using IP multicast
- Experience with traffic shaping and quality of service
- Experience with optical and sub-rate gigabit ethernet wide area circuits
- Experience with Cisco routers and switches
- Experience with implementing security through Access Control Lists and Firewalls
- Experience with dynamic routing protocols on large networks
- Experience with SNMP and network management software
- Strong familiarity with TCP and UDP protocols, analyzing packet traces
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with the installation and support of telecommunications circuits
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux
- BS/BA required
- CCNP or demonstrable equivalent knowledge
- 3- 5 years experience supporting a Cisco based network preferred
Job Keywords: Networks, SNMP, Cisco, TCP, UDP