Lead Platform Engineer

New York, NY, United States

114 5th Ave (22114), United States of America, New York, New York

Lead Platform Engineer, Bank Tech Capital One, a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation’s top 10 banks, offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. Our goal is to create one of the nation’s great banks, and we have the necessary ingredients: a strong balance sheet, resilient businesses, a massive customer franchise, strong analytical capabilities, and great people. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company – and a great place to work.

We love to be curious, to dream, and to build the best possible experiences for our customers and our associates. As a Platform Engineer you will work with talented engineering and delivery teams to deliver a more secure and resilient network for our applications, associates, and customers.

The Retail Network Technology Engineering Team is responsible for all connectivity within the Retail Bank and the contact centers that support the business. We’re looking for an experienced platform engineer who is passionate about network infrastructure, automation, and learning new technologies. This role resides within a highly motivated, fast-paced team.  A successful candidate will be a self-starter, problem solver, intellectually curious, able to work with autonomy, and a great teammate.

The person we are looking for:

Has a strong sense of ownership and takes pride in everything delivered

Has a sense of intellectual curiosity and a burning desire to learn

Is self-driven, actively looking for ways to contribute, and knows how to get things done

Isn’t afraid to innovate and challenge the status quo

Is excited to work with a variety of different technologies

Has proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining network solutions and infrastructure with a strong understanding of networking protocols, architectures, and technologies

Has knowledge of scripted or automated deployment of network hardware and associated configurations

Possess excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Has a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities

Has superb communication skills and the ability to liaise with business partners and technical teams to coordinate efforts to achieve objectives with ease

Can perform off hours changes during the week

Values the team over self

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

At least 4 years experience with switching and routing (Cisco, Broadcom, Juniper Networks, Netgear, Aruba, etc.)

At least 3 years of experience with SD-WAN technologies (Versa, Aryaka, Cisco, Silver Peak, Juniper Networks, Fortinet, etc.)

At least 3 years of experience with Vulnerability Management and patching

At least 2 years of systems integration experience

At least 1 year of experience with scripting languages (Python, Ansible or Shell)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

6+ years experience with Cisco switching and routing

3+ years of  experience with scripting languages (Python, Ansible or Shell)

2+ years of experience with out-of-band solutions(Lantronix, Opengear, Perle, Raritan, etc.)

2+ years of experience with firewall administration (Palo Alto, Barracuda CloudGen, Juniper SRX, SonicWall, Cisco Meraki MX, Cisco Secure, Fortinet FortiGate, etc.)

2+ years of experience with automated provisioning of environments and workflows

2+ years of experience in Change Management

2+ years of project lead experience

CCNA , CCNP, CCT, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Versa Certified SD-WAN Associate certifications

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $163,300 - $186,400 for Lead Platform Engineer Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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