Position Summary

Come be a part of the Anywhere Real Estate's IT Network Team that will be responsible for implementing change management and ongoing maintenance of parts of the networking infrastructure for LAN/WAN and Cloud Infrastructure of the global, geographically diverse network and site presence!

The candidate will work closely with members of the Network and Enterprise Infrastructure teams and be encouraged to tackle medium scale project work from time to time. Hands-on experience with firewalls is needed, with preference given to Fortinet Platforms. Experience in the following areas is highly desired -

• Cloud Networking Experience in either Azure or AWS is required.

• Exposure to Next-Gen Firewalls preferably Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls

• Zero Trust Network Access Technologies

• Application Delivery / Load Balancing Technologies (Preferably F5 Big IP)

• Cloud-Managed Wireless Networking (Preferably Meraki)

Key Competences-

• Technical – Demonstrate good understanding of IP networking and understand basic routing and addressing concepts. Must have operational and deployment experience of firewalls and have been exposed to VPNs on those platforms. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience of Fortinet firewalls, IPS platforms, Performance Monitoring, SDWAN, Cloud Networking, Load Balancing, and Zero Trust Remote Access.

• Critical Thinking – Must demonstrate ability to learn quickly, solve problems independently, make well thought-out recommendations.

• Security Standards – Must be able to function efficiently in a monitored environment, adhere to processes and standards encompassing data and infrastructure security. Be comfortable working within a change management system and demonstrate a proactive approach to life cycle management.

• Teamwork – Function in a collaborative environment within and across IT teams.

• Communications Skills – Effective oral and written communication and present complex technical concepts in an informative way to non-technical staff. Able to produce business documentation for all change and project related work as required.

• Project Management – Must be organized, self-sufficient and lead multiple initiatives and co-ordinate with other teams to ensure that project workflows are effectively communicated.

Responsibilities Include-

• Collaborate with and take direction from senior team members to support the networking environment for troubleshooting, maintenance, and project related work.

• Handle incoming Incident Tickets and Requests incoming to the Network Team Queue and attempt resolution with the assistance of team if necessary.

• Take an active role in change management to ensure all changes are completed on time and accurately.

• Active participation in life cycle management ensuring all owned infrastructure is kept secure using approved software updates. Assist with testing of all proposed software updates.

• Own and deliver small scale projects potentially across multiple geographic regions.

• Administer wide spectrum of network appliances, services, and tools including Firewalls, Switches, WIFI, Azure, AWS, Network Monitoring System, etc.…

• Document all diagrams, policies and procedures for newly deployed systems and review on yearly basis.

• Product lifecycle support for the platforms owned by the team including active monitoring for new patches, releases and hotfixes. Work with vendors as required.

• Work closely with the various regional operations teams to ensure that the networking environment is actively supervised, and any issues are addressed as quickly as possible.

• Participate in an On-Call rotation and be available for out of office hours support when needed.

• Work with approved vendors when ordering equipment, services or renewing maintenance.

• Work with vendor support teams to resolve technical issues as required.

• Audit and review all system logs for issues and remedy or escalate as needed.

• Participate in Disaster Recovery activities owned by the group.

• First level support for all firewall and IPS incidents.

Qualifications/Selection Criteria-

• 2-3 years in the following areas:

• Demonstrated IP routing/switching networking knowledge is essential.

• Experience in Wireless Networking (Cisco Meraki is preferred)

• Very good knowledge of cloud networking concepts, Azure is preferred.

• Some Experience with F5 BIG IP Traffic Management

• Experience with firewall deployment, maintenance and configuration including access rule updates being crucial.

• Familiarity with producing Network Diagrams using MS Visio or Draw.io

• Exposure to Zero Trust Remote Access is a significant plus.

• This position requires a self-starter/self-learner that demonstrates clear accountability that can adapt easily whether working independently or with a team.

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills and strong judgment.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field is preferred.

• Cisco or Cloud (AWS/Azure) Certification preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/)  (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone’s next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) , Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) , Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) , Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) , Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) , ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng)

The Anywhere portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures.  Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey.  With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the US and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories.

At Anywhere Real Estate, diversity fuels success – for our company, for our employees, and for our industry. We strive to be a top destination for diverse talent, committed to creating a culture of belonging that empowers everyone’s next move. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value diversity – respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. We develop our diverse talent base – through increasing representation in executive key leadership roles with actions including mentorship programs and partnerships with real estate associations that promote diversity and inclusion. Read more about our company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (https://assets.website-files.com/633f08923c4c519693723aa5/63f7690462db639dcd8b18de_Anywhere%20CSR%20Report%202022.pdf) .

You’ll find our commitment to diversity reflected in our achievements:

• Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies since 2011.

• Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work since 2019.

• Recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies.

• Honored by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers for Diversity and Top Female Friendly Companies.

With a diverse employee population, we know we will succeed together and move real estate to what’s next. We hope you’ll join us.

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