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Network DevOps Manager, VP

Locations: Mexico City, Mexico

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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 DevOps team is a vertical within NDS responsible for the automation and enhancement of repetitive engineering and operational tasks across a hybrid network environment, encompassing both on-premises and public cloud environments.  The team closely collaborates with the engineering teams to convert manual processes into orchestrated and automated solutions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and driven Network DevOps Manager to join our growing team.  This role is ideal for a highly skilled network engineer with DevOps expertise, who is passionate about integrating and automating network infrastructure within a DevOps 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 Manager of Network DevOps, you will:

  • Lead the Network DevOps 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 SREs 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.
  • Keeping systems up and reliable, mitigating broken systems, and preventing future disruptions.
  • Maintain production stability and responding to on-call incidents
  • Partner with Engineering teams to develop post change/build validation & checkout processes.

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 benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents 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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  • Financial well-being

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  • Pay for performance

    Our pay-for-performance philosophy includes a base salary and a discretionary annual bonus.

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    Our healthcare plans and resources help you focus on your physical health, so you and your family can feel your best.

  • Emotional well-being

    We support our people's mental health and emotional well-being by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program and a network of Mental Health Ambassadors.

  • Life management

    You'll be able to focus on moments that are important to you with benefits designed to support life in and outside of work with Flexible Time Off, parental leave and more.

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