Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud
Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, youll unlock an exciting and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the worlds leading financial services institutions.
Your Team & Role
As an Infrastructure Administration Engineer on the Networking team you will partner with product owners, tech leads, designers, software engineers and delivery professionals to provide effective database administration for IBM DB2 databases that support important customer facing applications. You will design, develop, and deploy infrastructure-as-code (IAC) to automate IBM DB2 Database patching, upgrades, and maintenance to solve sophisticated business problems, deploy innovative products, services, and experiences to delight our customers! In addition to applied technical expertise and experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus.
Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
Install network cables and network punch downs/cross connects.
Access equipment/cables in locations (IDF/MDF Closets, Confined spaces, on ladders, on roof, in basement)
Escorting Vendors throughout campus
Monitor and maintain Cisco Catalyst backbone and Cisco Routers in all corporate offices.
Aid in the support of a large WAN utilizing circuits from AT&T, Verizon, and other carriers
Aid in the support and continued improvements to the companys routing infrastructure, which currently includes BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF
Submit network connectivity specifications and offer recommendations.
Provide technical leadership for assigned network projects, which may include equipment ordering, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and implementation/Assistance of upgrades or configurations.
Communicate network status and provide quality documentation.
Establish/maintain a project schedule in coordination with the managements expectations.
Attend daily/weekly meetings and interact regularly with management, employees, and vendors to constantly improve services.
Bring an understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, begin to identify opportunities to provide feedback to the team, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
Work on problems of diverse scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
Leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge/Understanding of the following:
Ability to lift boxes/equipment at least 40lbs.
Familiar with the installation of Cisco equipment in a rack.
Knowledge of how to apply base configuration to cisco router.
Troubleshooting skills on Cisco router and switches (ports/interfaces)
Knowledge of cable testing tools (ie. Fluke)
Knowledge of Cisco Wireless troubleshooting
This position requires employee to be onsite in Newark, NJ 5 days a week with the ability to work nights and weekends for either planned or on-call rotations.
Preferred Qualifications
Financial/Insurance industry experience is a plus, not a must
Youll Love Working Here Because You Can
Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, well help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. Youll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.
What we offer you:
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
Retirement plans:
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $76,800.00 to $114,400.00. Specific pricing for the...

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