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Network & Security Engineer Location: 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281 (Hybrid 2-3 days/week) Job Type: Full-Time Client: Banking Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Network & Security Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance its mission-critical global banking infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and performance of enterprise network environments while supporting business-critical applications across a highly regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking technologies, security platforms, and production support, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and implement secure, resilient infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, support, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPN, and DMZ environments. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routing and switching technologies in a large-scale enterprise environment. Manage and support network security platforms, including firewalls, load balancers, and secure remote access solutions. Administer and troubleshoot Fortinet firewalls, F5 load balancers, and Arista switching infrastructure. Configure and support routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and other enterprise networking technologies. Monitor network performance, availability, and security while proactively identifying and resolving issues. Support high-availability network architecture and disaster recovery initiatives. Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and implementation of new network technologies. Provide Level 2/Level 3 production support for critical network incidents and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation as required. Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure connectivity and compliance with banking standards. Maintain network documentation, operational procedures, and configuration standards. Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and internal governance requirements applicable to financial institutions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience as a Network & Security Engineer or in a similar enterprise networking role. Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a financial services or other highly regulated environment. Strong hands-on experience with: Enterprise LAN/WAN technologies VPN technologies DMZ architecture Routing and switching Network troubleshooting Experience with: Fortinet Firewalls F5 Load Balancers Arista Switching Strong understanding of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and VLAN technologies. Experience with network monitoring and performance management tools. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation skills. Required Certification Arista Certified Engineering Associate (ACE-A / Level 1) certification or higher (Level 3 preferred). Preferred Qualifications Experience working within global banking or financial services organizations. Knowledge of network segmentation, Zero Trust, and enterprise security best practices. Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery network architectures. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management. Experience with automation and scripting for network administration is a plus. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a hands-on infrastructure engineer who thrives in a fast-paced financial environment, has a strong focus on operational excellence, and is passionate about building secure, resilient, and highly available enterprise networks. Experience supporting global banking operations and maintaining critical production environments is highly valued.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.