Provide superb support with a customer-first attitude.
Implement local and global IP networks for LAN, WAN and Data Center environments.
Ensure performance and availability of production network infrastructure and telecommunications services.
Provide expertise, technical guidance and support to fellow production operations team members.
Design, deploy and maintain network management, monitoring, caching and load balancing solutions.
Collaborate with server engineering, application engineering, and information security to ensure seamless operation of network services and timely capacity and security upgrades.
Develop and maintain operational documentation and sensible infrastructure performance metrics.
Interact with vendors and service providers; evaluate and recommend upgrades and new technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.
What Youll Bring:
Bachelor s Degree in an IT or engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience
3+ years of experience in related field
Progressive experience in building and maintaining networks, including hands-on experience with high-availability, high-performance redundant infrastructures.
Experience with cloud networking is preferred (AWS, GCP and/or Azure)
Experience with firewall configuration and management (Palo Alto Network, Cisco ASA and Panorama)
Advanced knowledge of Threat Protection, URL Filtering, SSL decryption, IPsec VPN Tunnels, NAT and PBF/PBR
Proven experience in Data Center Routing and Switching (Cisco Nexus, VPC, VRF)
Experience deploying load balancing technologies from scratch, virtual and physical (F5 preferred).
Run and support of load balancing technologies. Including creating VIPs, iRules and troubleshooting failures.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and adhere to change management principles.
Thorough knowledge of network hardware, software, OSI Layer1-7 protocols and services, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, IPSec, QoS, and SSL
History of success working with data center, circuit and telco providers
Experience with network and application monitoring tools (SolarWinds, AppDynamics, New Relic)
Good working knowledge of network security tools and technologies (firewalls, access control, encryption, multifactor authentication and IDS/IPS).
Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills, packet capture, protocol analysis and performance diagnostics.
Working knowledge of web technologies, Operating Systems, Active Directory, databases and scripting.
Ability to effectively communicate with audiences of various levels and backgrounds, both verbally and in written form.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
We re Even More Excited If You Have:
Expertise in network services and protocols, authentication and encryption technologies.
Expertise in SCCM or a similar enterprise asset/software/patch management tools.
Mid/High-level Microsoft and VMWare certifications.
ITIL v3 certifications
Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:
A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the worlds most trusted name in Finance Automation!
A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. Its a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
A culture where BlackLiners continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.