Engineer, Local Network - ICMA-RC dba MissionSquare Retirement

Join a great place to work with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare Retirement was founded to provide portable retirement benefits for city and county managers, enabling accumulated retirement assets to be transferred between employers. Today, MissionSquare Retirement serves more than 1.5 million participant accounts, and more than 9,000 retirement plans across the country. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement's Technology team. 

This position supports the connectivity to the Local area network / Wide area network and Cloud infrastructure using multilayer and multiple routing protocols to sustain and manage the connectivity. Serves as technical Network support with a focus on Tier 2 & Tier 3 problem troubleshooting and resolution on all Cisco and Palo Alto devices. Documents changes and updates to Network topology diagrams for the overall Network infrastructure.

Essential Functions for this role include:

• Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Install, configure, patch/upgrade, maintain network services, equipment, and devices such as Cisco ISE, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco AnyConnect, CloudFlare, zero trust (ZTNA), Gigamon
• Managing cloud networking connectivity between AWS, AZURE, OCI and on-prem with BGP
• Secure and manage Network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access.
• Utilize routing protocols including EIGRP, BGP, OSPF WAN protocols.  Direct Connect and Express route plus  
• Responsible for Cloud technologies and configuration, installation, and troubleshooting connectivity
• Utilization and knowledge of Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama
• Knowledge of AWS transit gateways (AWS)
• Responsible for the design and optimization of the Network
• Knowledge of NX-OS and IOS Network operating systems

If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience

• 5 + years’ experience in IT, security or systems support, or network administrator positions knowledge of: Amazon Web services, Mutli-site communications, Site to site Encryption

• Cisco CCNA Certification 
• Knowledge of PC/LAN hardware and software implementation
• Experience with network connectivity and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Azure and AWS Cloud connectivity and wireless networks
• Strong knowledge of WAN and BGP protocols
• Solid background in hands-on configuring ASR routers, Key servers and encryption.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ITIL certified
• Cisco ISE
• Wireless connectivity & protocols

 To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
• Varied incentive plans
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional and career development courses
• Mentoring programs
• Volunteerism program 

 As a company, MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.