AWS/Networks Cloud Engineering Director - DJI Market Exchange

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: The Director, Cloud Engineering will be a key player in the Infrastructure Engineering team in our S&P Dow Jones Indices division to manage network administration of AWS Cloud environment and low latency Real-time platform used for running index applications. This role requires a seasoned engineer who works effectively, both independently as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.

Responsibilities and Impact:

•  Design, implement, and support the network infrastructure for SPDJI’s real-time infrastructure. 
• Design, engineer, implement network solutions in AWS Cloud based on requirements from business stakeholders 
• Manage strategic projects to implement and optimize low latency, high-performance network solutions at and between various data center locations
• Work with exchanges and vendors to implement network connectivity in shared colocation facilities. 
• 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.
• Engineer network solutions in AWS and establish connectivity to data centers.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $250,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Proven track record in setting up and configuring low latency network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with infiniband and other low latency network solutions
• Experience with MPLS, VPNaaS, Routing
• Experience setting up Proxy, Firewalls
• Experience working with AWS Direct Connect, AWS Transit Gateway, VPC, SG, Route 53
• Experience working with AWS Shield and WAF, Akamai KONA WAF
• Solid knowledge of multicast and real-time exchange market data feeds
• Ability to troubleshoot network latency and packet drop issues. 
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring, diagnostic and analytics tools 
• Experience with physical planning, implementing, and supporting …