Full Job Description
Are you passionate about building and securing large-scale networks? Join our team as a Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Alpharetta Georgia!
We are looking for a highly experienced professional with a deep understanding of modern networking, especially in complex, high-security environments.
What You'll Do in the role:
- Design, implement, and maintain large, secure network infrastructures across Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN environments, for both production and non-production. Lead efforts to separate and secure networks, helping ensure robust security and smooth business operations.
- Work closely with business and technical teams to explain risks to larger groups and implement the network designs.
- Develop and execute comprehensive network implementation plans, with security and stability in mind.
- Support the full lifecycle of network devices, from deployment and ongoing support through decommissioning.
- Build automation for repetitive network tasks using tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
- 8+ years of networking experience, ideally in financial services, technology vendors, or systems integrators.
- Hands-on experience across Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN networks.
- Expertise with Ethernet technologies (STP, 802.1x, VPC, Multilayer Switching, Leaf-Spine IP Fabric).
- Deep knowledge of IP routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP) and multicast (PIM, IGMP, MSDP).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Nexus, Catalyst and Arista switches, and network operating systems (Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, IOS-XR, Arista EOS).
- Strong background in network security concepts, multi-tier security architectures, and best practices for segmenting production and non-production networks.
- Experience with network tools such as Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, and SevOne.
- Familiarity with project/task management tools like JIRA, especially Agile/Kanban methods.
- Strong scripting skills; able to independently develop solutions for repetitive network tasks.
- Weekend support for the change implementation is needed.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Some AI experience, such as using simple LLM-based tools to analyze networks.
- UNIX or Linux skills.
- CCIE or similar certifications.
- Knowledge of wireless infrastructure, SDN, SD-WAN, DMVPN, and public cloud.
- Preferred - Strong grasp of security concepts (defense in depth, zero trust, least privilege, risk controls).
- Experience working on enterprise-level initiatives with senior stakeholders across multiple regions and cultures.
- Experience with optical equipment such as Adva/Ciena.
- Experience with timing infrastructure such as Spectracom/Meinberg.
Who You Are
- A clear communicator with excellent presentation skills.
- A team player who can also work independently on large-scale projects.
- Flexible, reliable, and dedicated to delivering results.
- Someone who takes ownership and accountability for your work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $95,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
