Principal Financial Group
Sr Infrastructure Engineer I
Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
What You'll Do:
What You'll Do
As a Sr Infrastructure Engineer on our Global Connectivity team, youll provide strategic planning and execution of high visibility initiatives across our global landscape. In addition, youll collaborate with internal clients, peers, and leadership to influence the modernization of our datacenter, campus and cloud-based networks. Additionally, as business continues to change at a quicker pace you will help Principal build a best-in-class network infrastructure while finding innovative ways for customers and team members to connect with us - no matter where they are.As a member of the team, you will:
Clearly communicate technical concepts to business partners as well as communicate business objectives to the technical team and get consensus from the group.Demonstrate independence working in more than one system. Take initiative to fix issues before being assigned. Seek empirical evidence through proof of concepts, tests and external research. Take the lead in proactively establishing controls and ensure the system is secure and meets policy and regulatory requirements during development.Independently conduct analysis and development, requirements, coding, automated testing, debugging, designing, documentation, quality assurance review, implementation, and maintenance. Understand and make well-reasoned design decisions and trade-offs in the area. Develop ability to dig into a system that is unfamiliar and tackle the business issue. Identify and proactively seek to eliminate technical debt.Participate in technical design of features and attain expertise in more technical areas.Research new IT developments. Experiment, learn and keep up with new technologies and practices.As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.Who You Are:Who You Are
Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalence and 6+ years of related professional experience (routing, switching, SD-WAN, network security)Ability to provide on-call support on a variable basisSome travel may be required, including overnight staysPreferred Technical Skills:
Scripting and network automation with AnsibleAWS Networking including VPC management, DNS, routing, and Transit GatewaysExperience configuring, leading and deploying Cisco ASR and ISR routers, Meraki SD-WAN devices, and Nexus and Catalyst switches.Experience with BGP or other routing protocols, IPSEC, network troubleshooting, Point to Point, MPLS and Internet-based VPNsExposure to DWDM or RODAM fiber implementationsBilingual in Spanish and English is a plusCisco certification CCIE, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA, or CCDA is a plusAbility to foster a creative atmosphereWillingness to teach peers.Capability to listen to an issue to help drive conversations to expectations and requirementsProvide equal participation while brainstorming ideas to find a solution
Salary Range Information:Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range:$112000 - $152000 / year
Time Off Program:Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees dont accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible:Yes
Additional Information:Work EnvironmentsThis role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC office locations.Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.Nonimmigrant Workers
and
Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Investment Code of EthicsFor Principal Asset Management positions, youll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, were imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Posting Window:We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Date First Posted (TTF):8/28/2024
Latest Post Date: Careers - US:8/28/2024
What You'll Do
As a Sr Infrastructure Engineer on our Global Connectivity team, youll provide strategic planning and execution of high visibility initiatives across our global landscape. In addition, youll collaborate with internal clients, peers, and leadership to influence the modernization of our datacenter, campus and cloud-based networks. Additionally, as business continues to change at a quicker pace you will help Principal build a best-in-class network infrastructure while finding innovative ways for customers and team members to connect with us - no matter where they are.As a member of the team, you will:
Clearly communicate technical concepts to business partners as well as communicate business objectives to the technical team and get consensus from the group.Demonstrate independence working in more than one system. Take initiative to fix issues before being assigned. Seek empirical evidence through proof of concepts, tests and external research. Take the lead in proactively establishing controls and ensure the system is secure and meets policy and regulatory requirements during development.Independently conduct analysis and development, requirements, coding, automated testing, debugging, designing, documentation, quality assurance review, implementation, and maintenance. Understand and make well-reasoned design decisions and trade-offs in the area. Develop ability to dig into a system that is unfamiliar and tackle the business issue. Identify and proactively seek to eliminate technical debt.Participate in technical design of features and attain expertise in more technical areas.Research new IT developments. Experiment, learn and keep up with new technologies and practices.As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.Who You Are:Who You Are
Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalence and 6+ years of related professional experience (routing, switching, SD-WAN, network security)Ability to provide on-call support on a variable basisSome travel may be required, including overnight staysPreferred Technical Skills:
Scripting and network automation with AnsibleAWS Networking including VPC management, DNS, routing, and Transit GatewaysExperience configuring, leading and deploying Cisco ASR and ISR routers, Meraki SD-WAN devices, and Nexus and Catalyst switches.Experience with BGP or other routing protocols, IPSEC, network troubleshooting, Point to Point, MPLS and Internet-based VPNsExposure to DWDM or RODAM fiber implementationsBilingual in Spanish and English is a plusCisco certification CCIE, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA, or CCDA is a plusAbility to foster a creative atmosphereWillingness to teach peers.Capability to listen to an issue to help drive conversations to expectations and requirementsProvide equal participation while brainstorming ideas to find a solution
Salary Range Information:Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range:$112000 - $152000 / year
Time Off Program:Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees dont accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible:Yes
Additional Information:Work EnvironmentsThis role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC office locations.Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.Nonimmigrant Workers
and
Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Investment Code of EthicsFor Principal Asset Management positions, youll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, were imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Posting Window:We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Date First Posted (TTF):8/28/2024
Latest Post Date: Careers - US:8/28/2024