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Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.\nWith more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.\nRole\nManager, Network Applications Engineering\nReporting to\nSVP, Global Head Network Architecture, Engineering, and Operations\nDescription of Role and Key Responsibilities\nThe Role\nThe Manager of Network Applications Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategy, architecture, engineering, and transformation of enterprise network application services across on-premises, cloud, and data center environments.\nThis role leads a global team of engineers responsible for critical services including application delivery, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, load balancing, secure access, and network security platforms. The Manager drives technology roadmaps, engineering standards, automation initiatives, and modernization efforts to improve scalability, reliability, security, and operational efficiency.\nWorking closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and business stakeholders, the Manager ensures network services align with organizational objectives and evolving business needs. The role also provides leadership during complex incidents and supports the continuous improvement of mission-critical services.\nThe ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams in mission-critical environments, delivering large-scale technology transformations, and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nThe Manager’s primary areas of responsibility include ensuring defined standards are in place, managing the technical lifecycle of products and services, and delivering change and transformation against approved designs, while ensuring a smooth transition and handover to Network Operations.\nResponsible for defining and documenting Network Engineering Standards.\nResponsible for the creation of Low-Level Design documents to meet requirements outlined in the High-Level Design.\nResponsible for budgeting and procurement activities relating to the build and delivery of new services and projects.\nResponsible for ensuring a smooth transition/handover to Operations in line with the agreed Operational Acceptance Process.\nResponsible for managing Technical Lifecycle Management for all Network & Communications services.\nResponsible for supporting Architecture in the creation and upkeep of a Delivery Roadmap for Network Engineering.\nResponsible for supporting Architecture in scoping activities required to produce the High-Level Design.\nResponsible for supporting Architecture in undertaking Proof of Concept activities.\nResponsible for ensuring skillsets remain relevant and up to date to deliver change and provide a high level of support.\nResponsible for providing escalation support to Operations for complex troubleshooting of Major Incidents as required.\nProvide on-call escalation support on a rota basis and work extended hours as required.\nResponsible for creating performance reports and liaising between technical teams and senior management.\nResponsible for audit and compliance reporting and evidence support.\nCore Skills & Experience\n8-10 years’ experience in network engineering solutions within a global enterprise-scale organization (5,000-50,000 users), covering both traditional data centers and cloud environments.\nAt least 5 years’ experience leading/managing teams.\nConsiderable hands-on experience in design engineering and building resilient and scalable security solutions, ideally within financial services or investment banking.\nStrong understanding of cybersecurity principles, global financial services business models, regional compliance standards, relevant local regulations, and applicable laws.\nUnderstanding of risk and compliance concepts and the ability to translate them into effective security solutions.\nExperience with automation and orchestration, including scripting against APIs.\nStrong understanding of Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4-7 network and security technologies.\nFamiliarity with testing tools, networking technologies, and techniques used to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems involving services, applications, and network hardware/software.\nBackground in automation of monitoring, observability, health checks, and change management.\nUnderstanding of the future impact and potential applications of Quantum technologies and AI within network infrastructure.\nTechnical Skills & Experience\nExpert knowledge and experience in several of the following areas:\nNGFW platforms and management tools such as Tufin\nNetwork Access Control in enterprise environments\nSecure Web Gateway technologies\nZero-Trust Network Access and SASE\nApplication Delivery & Load Balancers\nPublic and private cloud security tools and services\nWorkflow automation\nCisco/Arista Routing & Switching\nDNS, IPAM, and DHCP\nServiceNow integrations\nSD-WAN solutions\nNetwork monitoring and reporting tools\nAWS/Azure cloud networking\nAI enablement\nDesirable Technology Experience\nCheck Point, Fortinet, Palo 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promotes a team-first environment while ensuring staff welfare.\nActs with integrity and embraces the philosophy of treating customers fairly.\nWorks effectively as one IT community across regions and the business.\nEmbraces the philosophy and principles of Group IT.\nUnderstands and applies Northern Trust’s working practices, policies, and procedures.\nSalary Range:\n$114,500 - 194,700 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.\nWork Authorization\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).\nWorking with Us\nAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.\nPhilanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.\nReasonable Accommodation\nNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. 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