About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

S&P Global – Corporate

About the Role : Principal Network Engineer

The Team : S&P Global is looking for Principal Network Engineer to be a key player in the Data Center and Cloud Network Engineering team to design and implement networking solutions in data center and cloud environments. This role requires a seasoned engineer who works effectively, both independently as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.

Responsibilities and Impact :

• Design scalable and reliable network solutions for data centers and cloud environments.

• Develop network architectures that support virtualization, automation, and multi-cloud integration.

• Design, engineer, implement network solutions in multi-Cloud environment based on requirements from business stakeholders

• Manage strategic projects to implement and optimize low latency, high-performance network solutions at and between various datacenter locations

• Work with internal and external teams to implement network connectivity in shared colocation facilities.

• Plan and implement network infrastructure to support new data center builds or upgrades.

• Carry out high-level analysis and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure.

• Respond to network requests, troubleshoot network failures to diagnose, isolate and resolve complex problems ensuring timely results and minimal disruption of operations.

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including patches and hotfixes to address vendor bugs and vulnerabilities.

• Monitor system resource utilization, historical trends, and perform capacity planning.

• Provide technical knowledge needed to ensure safe, effective, and efficient changes to the network infrastructure.

• Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, topologies, and procedures in line with corporate standards.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to team for Datacenter and Cloud Networking related projects and initiatives.

• Identifies and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement to reduce risks, optimize efficiency, and capacity and improve standards.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience (12+ years) working in a large-scale data center and cloud environment or in a similar role.

• Strong understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, VLANs, Load-Balancing, Firewall, DHCP, NAT, CDN etc.).

• Hands-on experience with cloud network technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and with Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, F5 load balancers and similar network equipment.

• Experience working with AWS Direct Connect, AWS Transit Gateway, VPC, SG, Route 53, ELBs, Azure Express Route, Virtual WAN, GCP Networking.

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve network issues. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Team player who enjoys a mix of autonomy and collaboration-based delivery

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments, and projects.

• Self-motivated, able to self-drive customer requirements and prioritize work.

Additional Preferred Qualifications :

• Good understanding of Network Automation tools and languages like Terraform, Python, Ansible would be plus.

• Familiarity with Cloud Native NAAS (Network as a service) like Alkira, Prosimo or Aviatrix would be added advantage.

• Experience with Network Segmentation using Guardicore/ Illumio would be preferred.

Return to Work : Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 288843

Posted On: 2024-05-23

Location: Hyderabad, India