Senior Network Engineer Job at Dimensional Fund Advisors in Austin

**Job Description:**Dimensional is a global investment firm guided by deep convictions about the power of capital markets. We are a leader in applying advanced financial science to equity and fixed income investment strategies. By employing a rigorous and systematic investment approach, we seek to capture what the market offers in all its dimensions.For more than 30 years, we have translated research into real-world investment solutions for clients. Our clients include financial advisory firms, pension funds, retirement plans, college savings plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices around the world, Dimensional manages over $650 billion globally.Who We’re Looking ForDimensional’s Technology team operates with rigor and pragmatism. We’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our Platform Operations and Network Engineering team.This is a senior individual contributor role for an engineer who:* Is comfortable operating a global production network* Understands how modern network automation should work* Is motivated to help the organization evolve toward more automated, reliable operationsOur environment today is largely operations-driven. This role will be instrumental in helping us mature our automation capabilities over time while continuing to support a high-availability production network.What You Might Work On:You’ll work across both network operations and automation-driven improvement initiatives. Network Infrastructure Engineering & Operations include:* Support and help evolve Dimensional’s global network infrastructure, including:* Routing, switching, campus and data center networks* WAN and SD-WAN connectivity* Remote access and VPN* Enterprise wireless* Next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto)* Load balancing / ADC platforms (F5 and similar)* Cisco-based telephony and voice network infrastructure* Troubleshoot complex network issues across multiple domains and geographies* Work with carriers and service providers to resolve faults and support upgrades* Participate in a 24/7 production environment and shared on-call rotation* Contribute to incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term reliability improvementsNetwork Automation & Modernization:* Help identify opportunities to reduce manual operational work through automation* Contribute to building and improving network automation tooling and workflows* Work with Infrastructure as Code concepts and Git-based workflows for network changes* Help the team adopt Network as Code and Operations as Code practices over time* Support development of automation for: + Device provisioning and lifecycle management + Configuration management and drift detection + Network configuration validation and compliance checksPlatform & Cross-Team Collaboration:* Support networking for hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises systems and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)* Work with platform teams supporting virtualized and containerized environments (NSX-T, OKD / OpenShift / Kubernetes)* Partner with security teams on segmentation, firewall policy, and access design* Provide guidance to other teams on network services and operational best practicesOperational Excellence:* Improve monitoring, observability, and network health visibility* Build and maintain runbooks, documentation, and knowledge base articles* Help improve operational safety, repeatability, and scalabilityMinimum Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience* 7+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise environments* Strong experience operating 24/7 production network infrastructure* Solid background with Cisco routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, etc.)* Experience supporting enterprise wireless networks* Experience with next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto preferred)* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills* Excellent communication skills and ability to work across technical teamsRequired: Network Automation BackgroundWe are looking for someone who has previous experience implementing network automation, even if coming from a more mature environment.Examples include:* Using Python and network APIs to manage devices or workflows* Experience with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar* Familiarity with Git-based workflows for infrastructure changes* Experience implementing validation, compliance, or drift detection through automationPreferred Qualifications:* CCNP (Enterprise/Security/Data Center) or equivalent experience; DevNet is a plus* Experience with SD-WAN platforms* Experience with F5 load balancing* Experience with NSX-T* Experience with OKD / OpenShift / Kubernetes networking* Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking* Experience with Cisco ISE, MPLS, remote access VPN, or enterprise voice environments* Experience in the financial services industry is a plusAdditional Notes:* Participation in an on-call rotation is required* After-hours or weekend work will be required to support production needs* Occasional work in network or comms rooms may be required#LI-Remote Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.At Dimensional, we want to change the way the world thinks about investing. As a leading global investment firm, we offer systematic, value-added investment solutions based on robust science and thoughtful implementation.Our global team includes more than 1,600 passionate people with diverse experiences, education, strengths, and talents. With a learning mindset rooted in academia and powered by the great ideas in finance, we pursue what we believe are the strongest investment solutions, while providing a world-class client experience. Every employee plays a role in delivering these experiences, and we know we can achieve the most when we work as a team to endeavor to help improve investors’ lives.For more information about Dimensional and our current opportunities, please visit our .*Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.** Dimensional sees great value from collaborating in our offices and appreciates the benefits of flexibility. Most roles fit our office-first hybrid approach: We are together on our campuses Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and have the choice to work in the office or remotely, depending on what is best for that work day, on Mondays and Fridays. This approach maximizes in-person collaboration
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