Enterprise Access Data Network Engineer- Implementation

at  Bank of America

ABOUT US:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
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Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job is responsible for infrastructure tool/service designs within technical domains in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include facilitating deployment of tools/services by leading others in solution development, maintenance of templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include demonstrating expertise within technical domains, decomposing issues or objectives into work units, advancing efficient solution delivery practices, and promoting exceptional design, engineering and organizational practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 10+ years’ experience required in Data Networking-related disciplines in design, operate and implementation services
• Must have strong CISCO NSO experience and general experience in Network Automation tools and processes
• Design, Implementation, Support of Financial Centers, Branches, ATMs and Wireless
• Design, Implementation, Support SDWAN is required, preferred if on Cloudgenix
• Strong skills in Scripting required; Python, Ansible, PowerShell
• Strong Automation Skills – Expect, Rancid, REST/SOAP
• Intermediate familiarity with Splunk
• Must have software development experience, should think like a software developer
• Must have a strong knowledge of Network Security
• Must adhere to global design authority processes and procedures
• Must demonstrate good computer skills and the use of various applications such as MS Office, MS Visio are required
• Ability to recognize opportunities for automation and process improvements
• The ability to assemble professional documents and artifacts
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience using (both reactively and productive) advanced tooling. It includes but is not limited to Sniffer/wire Shark, Prognosis, Scripting, SolarWinds, HP NA/OpsWare/OpenView, etc
• Application experience with an innovation “mind-set” and how it impacts how engineering work gets done is important. Coding and application design experience is a plus
• Is responsible for the quality of the service outputs of his/her work
• Voice/VoIP/UC and Video knowledge (understanding of VoIP/UC systems (i.e., Cisco CUCM, AVAYA Communications Manager, Microsoft LYNC and Skype for Business, etc.) is important

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Leadership: Self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative
• Focused on execution, delivery, and commitment to dates
• Can tie strategy and actions to business impact and results
• Demonstrates ownership: Is accountable and can hold others accountable (professionally)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and influence upward as well as laterally
• Crisis Management experience

SKILLS:

• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development
• Production Support
• Risk Management
• Solution Design
• Automation
• Business Acumen
• DevOps Practices
• Solution Delivery Process
• Stakeholder Management
• Adaptability
• Architecture
• Innovative Thinking
• Project Management
• Technical Strategy Development
  Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Confirms that application and business requirements have been translated into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks to guide development and integration of technology solutions
• Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains
• Reviews and may develop software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes
• Reviews and guides the evaluation of reference models, blueprints, playbooks and the execution of on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption
• Mentors and assists Infrastructure resources on infrastructure service along with application integration validation methods and tools to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards
• Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and help to resolve organizational impediments/blockers
• Candidate must understand how designs turn into Implementation; Implementations that are based upon standards and predefined strategies
• Works with Design and Architecture Engineering in a “knowledge sharing” capacity in support of the team’s adoption and successful delivery of technology (new), systems or process changes
• Plays a strong role in project delivery lifecycle management. Partners with the design Engineering team to create detailed implementation plans for all design, test and Accept criteria, Back-Out and validation plans and procedures. Adheres to project close-out practices such as asset tracking, inventories, chargeback, documentation and the related systems, tools, and process updates
• The Implementation Engineer stands between the project manager, design engineer and operations. They support initiatives as they transition between design, implementation, and operations. They are active in all phases as an SME to support, solve program and facilitates
• decision making. The goal is to help the orderly and timely execution of projects and initiatives in an optimal, strategic, and low risk way
• Role performs Q/A function prior to every implementation project. Reviews a design and understands how it is based upon standards and how it matches to the “commission” details (installation, turn-up). Any questions must be review with the Design Engineer