Systems Engineer - Network Engineering @ Factset Systems India

Network engineers install Wide Area Network (WAN) connections between FactSet and its clients, its vendors and also deploy the very fabric that enables its employees to function effectively on a day to day basis. Additionally they act as high profile technical consultants designing tailor-made WAN architectures to meet a client s needs both today and in the future.

Candidates for this position should have solid experience with WAN/LAN technologies, TCP/IP, routing protocols, have a good understanding of reference network architectures along with a significant level of Hands On Cisco IOS experience. Additionally, candidates with a strong expertise in Application Load Balancers, Internet ISP troubleshooting, DNS and DHCP Understanding, analytical & troubleshooting skills and optical networking will receive a higher level of consideration.

As a significant portion of network engineer s duties involve high level communication with clients and vendors, consequentially highly polished communication Soft Skills are a must have ability.

A successful candidate for this position will have: strong interpersonal skills, a high level of verbal and written dexterity and will enjoy providing effective and meaningful solutions for clients, both internal and external.

• Deliver consistent & excellent goal orientated results. First time, on time and every time
• Act as a strong consultative resource for FactSet s clients, Service Providers and internal leaders
• Configure Cisco Routers, Switches, Load Balancers & MUXes to provide services that successfully integrate into our clients, vendors and FactSet s own internal networks
• Build solid & long lived interpersonal relationships with FactSet s clients and internal stakeholders
• Use all available tools to ensure that optimal solutions are not only deployed, but are also capable of being maintained by FactSet s Operational Support group on an ongoing basis
• Act as a high value technical resource for all interfaces in a professional, clear and concise manner; thereby providing best of breed service in terms that are easily understood by business orientated decision makers
• Willing to work in 16X5 Shift rotation
• Participate in Shift rotation for weekend coverage.

• BS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent
• Relevant experience of 3 - 6 years
• Ability to be self-sufficient and to grasp new technologies easily
• Maintain knowledge of present and emerging technologies
• Thorough understanding of TCP/ IP Architecture
• Sound understanding and expertise on Application Load Balancers
• Routing protocols
• Router architectures
• Switch architectures and associated protocols
• Good understanding of Protocols like DNS / DHCP / SNMP / TACACS etc
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and isolate technical issues in a timely manner

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to be a cohesive member of a group
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and service providers, both internal and external
• Ability to manage many projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively

• Competence in some of the following technologies:
• LAN Switching
• Optical Networking
• Load Balancers
• SAN
• Wireless Networks
• Solid, and intuitive understanding of WAN & LAN technologies and how each device, protocol or system interacts as part of the network as a whole
• Experience designing networks, not only implementing and supporting
• Graphic design skills are desirable as part of the candidates ability to present well-reasoned and clearly communicated solutions
• Financial industry experience and/or a background in a large enterprise network
• Competency in programming languages and/or scripting
• Experience with Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems
• Cisco certified