Network Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

About the Role

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 organization 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.

Are you ready to take on challenges as an integral part of a mission-critical team supporting the global community of financial institutions that push your capabilities to their fullest potential?

Join us at the Swift Operation Centre, where we oversee global and essential financial networks and services! We are in search of a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer proficient in automation, scripting, and DevOps practices to become a valued member of our Network Operation team.

In this position, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing network operations and elevating efficiency. Your duties encompass implementing and maintaining sophisticated network and system infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. Leveraging your proficiency in programming and automation tools, you'll contribute to the development of scalable, and streamlined network automation solutions to drive business achievements.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and maintaining network and system infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and virtual platforms.

• Implementing and managing automation systems and processes to provision network resources and configurations. This involves overseeing provisioning workflows, integrating automation tools, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure accurate deployment of network services.

• Implement automation scripts to streamline network deployments, provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, automation workflows, and troubleshooting procedures to facilitate seamless operations and knowledge transfer within the team.

• Collaborating closely with diverse teams, including network architects, security specialists, and development teams, to find opportunities for improving existing infrastructure, automation workflows, and optimizing processes.

Required Technical skills:

• Proficiency in networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols like BGP and OSPF, along with VPN technologies.

• Demonstrated expertise in networking hardware from Cisco, Juniper, Big F5, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable code for automating network deployment and operations. (Preferred Languages: Python, Perl, PowerShell, and Bash)

• Solid comprehension of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, covering command line utilities and file system management

• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and services

• Working knowledge of network automation frameworks like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

Preferred Technical skills:

• Good understanding of network security principles and best practices.

• Proficiency in using version control systems like Git for managing automation scripts and configurations.

• Exposure with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins and GitLab for automating deployment processes

• Experience working in DevOps or Agile environments.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field.

• 2 to 5 years of demonstrated ability in network operations and network automation in related roles.

• Possession of relevant certifications is a plus

• Exceptional abilities in solving complex network issues and debugging automation scripts.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective teamwork

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

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.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

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.