Infrastructure Engineer - Network at Convera

Infrastructure Engineer Convera is looking for a forward-thinking technical leader who can build and lead a team of network engineers who could transform current network platforms (WAN, LAN, Wireless) into modern day architecture using industry leading technologies and be future ready. The role requires great understanding & knowledge on Routing & Switching, MPLS, IPSec, Wireless, cloud based SD-WAN solution, SD-LAN, FWs, Load Balancers and other related network technologies. Responsibilities: • Accountable for direction, strategy, and implementation of the overall Enterprise Network Infrastructure Architecture • Coordinate strategies & participate in technology selection activities and work with the appropriate business and IT stakeholders to ensure the long-term network infrastructure technology plan • Technical SPOC for enterprise-wide network infrastructure technology • Define principles/standards for infrastructure which includes Cloud, Remote office locations • Lead & participate in vendor evaluation and selection of network technology solution • Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, UPSs, and other hardware. • Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades • Achieve operational efficiency by proactive monitoring, issue resolution & root cause analysis • Execute, support and improve Business Continuity Plan • Responsible for Network, Firewalls, ISP management, Site reliability • Reporting network status to key stakeholders • Partner with other IT teams to achieve business excellence ABOUT IDEAL CANDIDATE Minimum Qualifications: • Experienced in Cloud-based architecture and deployments, particularly with AWS • Experienced in implementing and managing enterprise WAN, LAN & Wireless networks • Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), firewalls, remote access, DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, QoS, VPN and SDWAN. • Expert level knowledge in products like, Palo Alto FW, Palo Alto SD-WAN, Aurba wireless, Cisco switches • Works closely with Cyber Security leader to develop and execute continuous improvement plans • Proven technical leader and would be able to lead a team • Strong oral and written communications with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills • Collaborative working style to be able to partner with IT stakeholders across organization and Influence technology decisions Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in supporting cloud based contact center implementation • Strong Understanding Architecture Principles, Patterns, Guidelines, Architecture Standards, Technology trends, emerging technologies, Enterprise Architecture processes like Design Reviews, Architecture Review Boards • Experience leading multiple projects including experience managing team efforts, processes, and technologies throughout project full-life cycles • Great attention to detail and follow through on tasks • Innovative and Self Motivated • Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines • Vendor management • Skilled communicator with ability to present technical topics to senior leadership About Convera • Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, we leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction. • Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs. • Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment. • As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. • We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including: • Competitive salary • Opportunity to earn an annual bonus • Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization • A flexible approach to work #LI-KP1