Network Engineer, Aladdin Engineering, Associate,

About this role Role Overview We are seeking a Network Engineering Associate to join our global network engineering team. This role is built for early-career talent with a strong interest in enterprise networking, infrastructure, and large-scale technology environments. At BlackRock, we offer an outstanding opportunity to work in an ambitious environment that values learning and career growth. The associate will work alongside senior engineers to support, operate, and improve campus, datacenter, and WAN network environments. They will build hands-on experience with enterprise-grade technologies and operational guidelines. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day operation of enterprise network infrastructure, including campus LAN, WAN, and connectivity Assist with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution under mentorship from senior engineers Participate in network changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities following defined change-management processes Help document network builds, configurations, and operational procedures to support audit and compliance requirements Work with internal partners (e.g., security, workplace technology, cloud teams) to resolve connectivity or performance issues Assist in analyzing network performance data and finding opportunities for stability, automation, and improvement Follow established security, risk, and operational controls while accomplishing assigned tasks Participate in on-call or follow-the-sun support rotations as part of a distributed team (after onboarding) Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related engineering field Strong foundational understanding of networking concepts, including: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP LAN/WAN fundamentals Routing and switching basics Familiarity with at least one networking area: Campus networking/Data center networking and Network security fundamentals Knowledge of SNMP concepts (polling vs traps; SNMPv2 vs SNMPv3 basics) & Syslog fundamentals (sources, severity levels, forwarding concepts) Network monitoring/observability fundamentals (alerts, dashboards, correlation, noise reduction) Ticketing/operations platforms for incident workflows (e.g., ServiceNow ITOM/Event Management concepts) Network controller/management platforms exposure (e.g., Cisco Catalyst Center/DNAC concepts) Exposure to Wi-Fi build and operations in high-density environments Basic understanding of ITIL or operational support concepts (incidents, changes, problem management) Ability to troubleshoot issues using a structured, logical approach Strong written and verbal communication skills Willingness to learn, adapt, and work in a global, collaborative environment Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills Exposure to enterprise networking technologies (e.g., Cisco, Arista, or equivalent) Basic scripting or automation exposure (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar) Awareness of network security principles (firewalls, segmentation, access control) Internship, academic project, or lab experience related to networking or infrastructure Industry certifications (or coursework toward): CCNA or CCNP (or equivalent foundational certification) What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience in a large-scale, enterprise network environment Mentorship from experienced network engineers and architects Exposure to global infrastructure, modern network build, and operational excellence practices A structured learning path to grow into Network Engineer / Senior Engineer roles Experience working in a context that emphasizes stability, auditability, and continual progress 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 abou ... (truncated, view full listing at source)