About this role
Platform Engineering
Network and Data Center Services (NDS) is part of the Platform engineering pillar, the backbone for both the client and the investment lifecycles. The Network SRE domain is a vertical within NDS responsible for the automation and enhancement of repetitive engineering and operational issues across a hybrid platform environment, encompassing both on-premises and public cloud environments. The team closely collaborates with the engineering teams to convert manual incidents & issues into orchestrated and automated solutions.
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and driven Network SRE to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled network engineer with SRE expertise, who is passionate about integrating and automating network infrastructure within a SRE framework. You will play a critical role in the implementation and support of our network and monitoring infrastructure, focusing on the deployment and configuration process to ensure the stability and scalability of our systems. You will be part of a collaborative, innovative team where you can make an impact and will work on exciting, large-scale projects that challenge and expand your skills.
Key Responsibilities:
As a SRE engineer, you will:
Lead the SRE function utilizing agile, SRE principles to deliver on automation of on-prem and cloud infrastructure.
Collaborate closely with the Engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of network services into broader infrastructure pipelines.
Be hands-on, improve operational efficiency, and develop a vision that leads to our DevOps team's long-term success.
Design and manage network configuration code library that deploys secure network infrastructure via CI/CD pipelines.
Define, plan and execute strategic roadmaps for self-service, highly scalable, cost-efficient, observable, auditable, and reliable infrastructure services as standard practice, including DevOps and automation.
Develop scripts to streamline and automate network tasks and augment our monitoring tools, using Python.
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, with a strong focus on automation, using Azure DevOps.
Develop, test, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) and maintain accurate configuration management using best practices.
Provide support for network-related incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures with automation.
Incorporate SRE-centric principles to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of large-scale infrastructure.
Develop SRE program geared towards reducing incident count and 100% network uptime.
Automate disaster recovery plans.
Keep systems up and reliable, mitigating broken systems, and preventing future disruptions.
Maintain production stability and respond to on-call incidents
Partner with Engineering teams to develop post change/build validation & checkout processes.
Suggested Requirements:
Network Proficiency: Equivalent of Cisco DevNet certification. Strong understanding of static routing and the BGP protocol.
Cloud Experience: Demonstrated experience with at least one public cloud provider, preferably Azure or AWS.
CI/CD & Release Management: Proficiency with CI/CD pipeline management, particularly using Azure DevOps or other Git-based tools for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
Infrastructure Provisioning: Extensive experience with Terraform for automated infrastructure provisioning. Familiarity with Ansible for automated infrastructure configuration desirable.
Scripting and Automation: Skilled in scripting with Python to automate network tasks, build integrations, and manage workflows. Strong understanding of REST APIs to create and integrate network automation solutions. Understanding of Docker/Netconf-yang/Linux/ API programming/JSON/XML/GitHub.
Monitoring and Observability: Strong understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability tools to track network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability across infrastructure. Ability to write integration scripts to fill the gaps of existing monitoring tools.
Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across teams, along with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers.
BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today.
At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together.
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Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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