Business Overview:

The INET Engineer will have responsibility for the oversight, support and management of the One Shared Infrastructure Production Security environments in the Americas. The INET Engineer must possess a technical knowledge and troubleshooting expertise of the various technologies used such as Firewalls, Proxy, DNS and Load Balancers.

He should also be able to implement the network security solutions.    The INET Engineer must demonstrate excellent communications and project management skills to run projects and communicate updates effectively.  Some regional travel and the ability to provide 7x24 support will also be required as part of this role.

Candidate SuccessFactors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Creates trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
• Compliance Culture and Conduct: 
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities: 

• Design, maintain and troubleshoot Firewall, Proxy, DNS and Load Balancer environment as per Corporate and security standards
• Implement and support multivendor Firewall platforms featuring Checkpoint and Fortigate Firewalls.                     
• Design, support and maintain HTTP/HTTPs and SOCKS Proxies environment featuring Bluecoat SG series and McAfee appliances
• Monitoring and checks of all Firewalls, Proxies and related equipment as needed
• Maintain and organize reporting information and documentation on BNP current technology for Management review
• Produce and maintain high to detailed levels of documentation as required for all Checkpoint, Fortinet, F5, Infoblox, McAfee and Bluecoat environments
• Daily support and deployment of Firewall, proxy, DNs and LoadBalancers related systems for the Americas region
• Perform routine maintenance functions for all systems including OS upgrades, hardware fixes, etc.
• Provide up to third level support for all Firewall, proxy, DNs and LoadBalancers systems in the Americas region 
• Work closely with Information Security team to implement, verify, and review Security policies
• Interact with multiple Business Units and groups for the purposes of Project planning and troubleshooting
• Adhere to the controls, policies and procedures put forth by ITP.  This is done in context to Proactively Manage IT risks, develop predictability within core missions, reduce impact to the production environment and improve stability and visibility through documentation.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years Network Security Administrator supporting a financial services enterprise

• Thorough understanding of installation, configuration and optimization of F5 LTM/GTM load balancing, CheckPoint, Fortinet, McAfee or Blue Coat (HTTP/Socks) and DNS/DHCP Infoblox.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals and network security technologies such as Clustering, Transparent mode, SSl/VPN, CLI commands (Bash, shell, IOS…).
• Thorough understanding of CheckPoint Multi-Domain Server and Fortinet Management tools.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Possibly CISSP and/or CCSA and/or CCSE Certified yet not essential 
• Experience with MF Network Automation and Zabbix is an advantage

FINRA Registrations Required:  

• Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable 

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $115K to $195K annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

This application will remain open until a candidate has been selected for the role. There is no specific application timeline.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate& Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose -to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

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