Infrastructure Engineer 

Convera is looking for a forward-thinking technical leader who can build and lead a team of network engineers who could transform current network platforms (WAN, LAN, Wireless) into modern day architecture using industry leading technologies and be future ready.

The role requires great understanding & knowledge on Routing & Switching, MPLS, IPSec, Wireless, cloud based SD-WAN solution, SD-LAN, FWs, Load Balancers and other related network technologies.

Responsibilities:
• Accountable for direction, strategy, and implementation of the overall Enterprise Network Infrastructure Architecture
• Coordinate strategies & participate in technology selection activities and work with the appropriate business and IT stakeholders to ensure the long-term network infrastructure technology plan
• Technical SPOC for enterprise-wide network infrastructure technology
• Define principles/standards for infrastructure which includes Cloud, Remote office locations
• Lead & participate in vendor evaluation and selection of network technology solution
• Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades
• Achieve operational efficiency by proactive monitoring, issue resolution & root cause analysis
• Execute, support and improve Business Continuity Plan
• Responsible for Network, Firewalls, ISP management, Site reliability
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders
• Partner with other IT teams to achieve business excellence

ABOUT IDEAL CANDIDATE
Minimum Qualifications:
• Experienced in Cloud-based architecture and deployments, particularly with AWS
• Experienced in implementing and managing enterprise WAN, LAN & Wireless networks
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), firewalls, remote access, DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, QoS, VPN and SDWAN.
• Expert level knowledge in products like, Palo Alto FW, Palo Alto SD-WAN, Aurba wireless, Cisco switches
• Works closely with Cyber Security leader to develop and execute continuous improvement plans
• Proven technical leader and would be able to lead a team
• Strong oral and written communications with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style to be able to partner with IT stakeholders across organization and Influence technology decisions

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in supporting cloud based contact center implementation
• Strong Understanding Architecture Principles, Patterns, Guidelines, Architecture Standards, Technology trends, emerging technologies, Enterprise Architecture processes like Design Reviews, Architecture Review Boards
• Experience leading multiple projects including experience managing team efforts, processes, and technologies throughout project full-life cycles
• Great attention to detail and follow through on tasks
• Innovative and Self Motivated
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines
• Vendor management
• Skilled communicator with ability to present technical topics to senior leadership

About Convera

• Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, we leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction.
• Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.
• Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.
• As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

• We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including:
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
• A flexible approach to work

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