Blackhawk Network Looking for Network Systems Administrator II at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

About Blackhawk Network:
At Blackhawk Network, we shape the future of global branded payments through the prepaid products, technologies, and networks that connect brands and people. Our collaborative innovation and scalable, security-minded solutions help our partners to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue. We believe our future holds great things for Blackhawk Network and its partners. We believe that together, we can shape the future. Our beliefs? Win as one team, be innovative, global excellence and be inspiring!

So, what are you waiting for? Shape your career and join our global network.

Overview:
Blackhawk Network is building a digital platform and products that bring people and brands together. We facilitate cross channel payments via cash-in, cash-out and mobile payments. By leveraging blockchain, smart contracts, serverless technology, real time payment systems, we are unlocking the next million users through innovation.

Our employees are our biggest assets! Come find out how we engage, with the biggest brands in the world. We look for people who collaborate, who are inspirational, who have passion that can make a difference by working as a team while striving for global excellence.

As a leader in branded payments, we are building a strong diverse team and expanding in ASIA PACIFIC –we are hiring in Bengaluru, India! This is an amazing opportunity for problem solvers who want to be a part of an innovative and creative Engineering team that values your contribution to the company. If this role has your name written all over it, please contact us apply now with a resume so that we explore further and get connected.

The Network Systems Administrator II is responsible for the planning, designing, configuration, testing, and maintenance of components of Blackhawk Network’s business critical IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain various network devices including firewalls, switches, routers, access points, load balancers

Install, configure, and maintain WAN connectivity

Provide technical assistance for the day to day running of the business, including patching and upgrading firmware to maintain compliance

Create runbooks, provide guidance to other areas of the business

Work on projects designed to implement solutions to simplify the IT infrastructure

Work with other internal teams to ensure critical infrastructure projects progress as per plan

Assist other business partners and application owners to ensure their application is highly available

Install, configure various technologies and platforms

Learn new technologies and stay up-to-date on solutions for IT infrastructure

Communicate (written/verbal) with management, key users, and external vendors

Build and maintain key relationships with other IT teams, internal departments such as Infosec, Compliance, and other external partners

Troubleshoot issues to find root cause, and participate in corrective action/ preventive action measures to remediate issues

Perform other duties as assigned

Provide on-call support as required

Qualifications:
Qualifications and Experience

3+ years’ experience with designing, developing, and managing complex global networks

3+ years’ experience with Juniper and Cisco equipment

1+ years’ experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Meraki products

1+ years’ experience with complex routing

Experience with public cloud networking highly desirable

Experience with Authentication, Authorization and Accounting solutions

Technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), layer 7 firewalls, remote access, DHCP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, QoS, MPLS, and Metro Ethernet

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or active similar level networking certification

Key Factors for Success

Strong analytical and decision-making abilities

Able to build strong partnership with business partners and the project teams

Takes responsibility for delivering superior value and client service

Works well with people who have diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives

Influences others without direct authority

Approaches opportunities and issues with an optimistic, action-oriented, and solution-based approach

Strong documentation skills

Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and self-sufficient

Working in a project orientated manner, working with 3rd parties to fulfil

Deep desire to learn new products and technologies

Customer focused, goal-oriented team player committed to quality and detail

Ability to quickly adapt to new situations, work in a team environment, work with little supervision, and develop ownership of new technologies

Ability to develop, plan, and lead project work

Innovative thinker who is positive, proactive and readily embraces change

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