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L3 Network Operations Engineer

Morgan Stanley

Location

Alpharetta, GA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/23/2026

Compensation

$95,000 - $140,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval-23% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This position is for a Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Morgan Stanley, focusing on building and securing large-scale networks in high-security environments. The role requires a deep understanding of modern networking and aims to ensure the stability and reliability of the organization's infrastructure systems. The team is dedicated to innovation and creating impactful solutions for clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will work closely with business and technical teams to implement network designs that support business operations.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of networking experience, ideally in financial services, technology vendors, or systems integrators.
  • Hands-on experience across Campus, Branch, Data Center, and WAN networks.
  • Expertise with Ethernet technologies such as STP, 802.1x, VPC, Multilayer Switching, and Leaf-Spine IP Fabric.
  • Deep knowledge of IP routing protocols including RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP, and multicast protocols like PIM, IGMP, and MSDP.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Nexus, Catalyst, and Arista switches, as well as network operating systems like Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, IOS-XR, and Arista EOS.
  • Strong background in network security concepts and best practices for segmenting production and non-production networks.
  • Experience with network tools such as Wireshark, Infoblox, HPNA, Splunk, and SevOne.
  • Familiarity with project/task management tools like JIRA, especially Agile/Kanban methods.
  • Strong scripting skills to develop solutions for repetitive network tasks.
  • Some AI experience, such as using simple LLM-based tools to analyze networks.
  • UNIX or Linux skills.
  • CCIE or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain large, secure network infrastructures across various environments.
  • Lead efforts to separate and secure networks to ensure robust security and smooth business operations.
  • Work closely with business and technical teams to explain risks and implement network designs.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive network implementation plans with a focus on security and stability.
  • Support the full lifecycle of network devices from deployment to decommissioning.
  • Build automation for repetitive network tasks using tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Provide weekend support for change implementation as needed.

Benefits

  • Morgan Stanley offers extensive benefits that support employees’ careers, health, finances, and families, including top-tier medical coverage, mental health support, generous parental leave, fertility and family-building benefits, and robust retirement and stock purchase plans. Employees also gain access to continuous learning and networking opportunities, volunteer and giving programs aligned with the firm’s values, and hundreds of lifestyle perks like discounted products, cultural and entertainment tickets, and commuter savings.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

104

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

765

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-23%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+6%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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