Senior Network Operations Engineer

Nasdaq

Senior Network Operations Engineer focused on maintaining and automating network functions. Collaborating across teams at Nasdaq to ensure maximum uptime of critical systems while utilizing tools like Ansible.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDNSLinuxTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, build and maintain Nasdaq’s networks
Incident response to network alarms via OpenText Operations Bridge Manager (OBM)
Execute first-level network infrastructure projects and operational tasks including configuration changes, maintenance activities, and deployment support as assigned
Utilize Ansible for network updates
Work closely with all Operations and Engineering teams to ensure network systems are available and working properly
Implement and maintain standardized configurations
Establish knowledge base, document standard config templates and standard operating procedures
Capturing and analyzing network sniffer data, perform DNS Updates
Answer the Netops phone line and respond to support tickets
Perform failure testing and monitoring validation of new Network devices
Interfacing and providing feedback to network monitoring tools group
Maintain required spare hardware inventory at proper code revision levels
Open hardware and software support cases with various hardware vendors
Conduct periodic weekend system checks as part of a rotating team schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Familiarity with Automation Frameworks – Ansible
Utilized Version control repository management software - Gitlab & Bitbucket
Previous Noc and Trading systems environment support
Familiar with Multicast, BGP and SNMP Protocols
Linux Administration
Familiar with basic AI tools
Nice to have Bachelor's Degree in IT related field
CCNA, CCNP, Network+ or equivalent experience
Very organized and detail oriented, with high degree of accuracy and follow-up
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, reliable team player
Must possess desire to learn new technologies
Strong understanding of network concepts, TCP/IP stack and common Internet protocols
Ability to work in collaborative high-pressure environment
Development and audit network system policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) program with 6% employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
Student loan repayment program up to $10k
Company paid life and disability plans
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Health spending account with employer contribution
Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
Gym membership discounts
Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Paid bereavement leave
Company gift matching program
Employee resource groups
Paid volunteer days
Education Assistance Program
Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Network Configuration ManagementIncident ResponseNetwork MonitoringTCP/IP Stack UnderstandingDNS UpdatesFailure TestingNetwork Sniffer Data AnalysisStandard Operating Procedures DocumentationVersion Control ManagementNetwork System Policies Development

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedExcellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam PlayerOrganizational Skills

Certifications

CCNACCNPNetwork+