ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Please note Swift is unable to sponsor any employment authorization now or in the future.

What to Expect:

In this role you will:

Work with the Product Owner and Squad members to develop, test, configure, upgrade and maintain Datacenter Network Infrastructure in line with agreed requirements
Deploy Network Infrastructure and Life Cycle management according to our change management processes
Collaborate with our internal and external customers following DevOps/Agile principles and best practices
Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation
Work with your team to implement and operate your solutions
Perform Swift Datacenter Network’s Network Management software deployments and upgrades
Perform investigation of Swift Datacenter Network problems (at Level 2) identified by the Daily -Operations Level 1 and the execution of the necessary corrective actions to address the issues according to availability targets
Manage the Swift Datacenter Network Carrier infrastructure maintenance for all SWIFT locations and escalate critical issues according to procedures
Interact and collaborate with other internal teams to ensure excellent customer satisfaction
Manage issues always focusing on continuous improvement: you will automate, educate and share knowledge transparently Perform Swift Datacenter Network’s Network devices installations and provide end user/application connectivity
Have an opportunity to develop yourself and others in a true DevOps agile environment
This position is mission critical and offers flexible work (minimum 2 days onsite and maximum 3 days from home – per week) Willing to perform weekend deployment activities and on-call on a rotational basis with peer team members (Estimated: One Saturday out of 4 weekends).

What will make you successful:

We are seeking professionals with:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years of solid work experience, 5+ years of Cisco ACI, Tetration, NDO & NDI (or Orchestrator), APIC
Strong expertise in Cisco ACI architecture, APIC operations, and policy-based networking and Nexus 9000 Series
Experience designing and implementing ACI logical objects, L3Out, contracts, and service graphs.
Familiarity with Firewall technologies, like Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint
Expertise on CISCO IOS-XE, ACI-OS as well NX-OS
Strong knowledge of network Routing Protocols: EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, VRF, VDC
CCNP certifications with ACI specialty are a plus
Experience with hybrid or cloud environments (e.g., Integration with AWS/Azure)
Strong automation and scripting skills using Terraform, Ansible, and REST APIs and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
Incident Response: Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex network-related incidents, including performance bottlenecks, security breaches, and misconfigurations
Monitoring and Optimization: Utilize tools (e.g., SevOne, WireShark, OpsManager, Splunk) to monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize configurations for efficiency and security
Partner with Architecture, SOC, Security and Operational teams to integrate network systems with broader network infrastructure and applications
Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures for audit and operational purposes
Ensure Network deployments meet industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISAE, DORA). Research and Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies, recommending upgrades or new tools to enhance network security
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills in English to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Perform the security integrity checks for Swift Enterprise Network Baseline compliance after major changes

Preferred Qualifications:

Good knowledge of Network Security: MACSEC / IPSEC, RADIUS, TACACS, 802.1x, ISE
Good knowledge of Switching technologies: Spanning Tree, vPC, OTV
Good knowledge of WLAN: APs, WLC, Prime Infrastructure, CMX.DNAC
Familiarity with load balancing technologies like F5
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and ServiceNow tools for collaboration
Knowledge/experience operating in Linux operating system
Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and Automation technologies for build and deployment
Familiarity with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architecture, QoS

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia is $101,000 USD Annual MINIMUM to $150,000 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application.

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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

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