Network Engineer

Network Engineer Our client, a leading proprietary trading firm, is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize its global network infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in low-latency networking, high-performance systems, and network automation, making it ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and maintain a low-latency, high-availability network infrastructure to support electronic trading systems.

Configure and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, and other network components, ensuring seamless connectivity across wide area networks (WANs).

Implement and manage core networking technologies, including LACP, STP, VLAN, MLAG, OSPF, BGP, IGMP, and PIM.

Oversee multicast routing configurations, ensuring efficient data distribution in trading environments.

Manage security devices, including firewalls, and enforce network security policies.

Administer network services such as SNMP/Telemetry, Syslog, NTP/PTP, and TACACS+/RADIUS for monitoring and access control.

Leverage network automation frameworks (Bash, Python, Ansible, Netbox) to streamline deployments and operational tasks.

Work extensively with Unix/Linux command line and networking stack for system integration and troubleshooting.

Oversee data center operations, including cabling and optics standards, hardware installation requirements, and collaboration with smart hands teams.

Utilize expertise in Arista or Cisco technologies/CLI for network configuration and management.

Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in network performance and reliability.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Networking, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven experience in network engineering, ideally within a low-latency, high-performance trading or financial services environment.

Strong understanding of networking protocols, WANs, multicast routing, and security architectures.

Experience with network automation tools and frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.

Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently in a remote setting, and strong communication skills.

Benefits:

An opportunity to work beside the best in the field

Competitive base salary in line with trading industry standards

Excellent variable pay based on the company's and your own performance

Outstanding performance is also rewarded with equity in the company

Relocation package when moving across states

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

25 vacation days each year

Meals during work hours

Social events and after-work drinks

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Network Engineer to contribute to a cutting-edge trading infrastructure.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

Proficiency in core networking technologies (LACP, STP, VLAN, MLAG, OSPF, BGP, IGMP, PIM) Experience in wide area networks, multicast routing, security devices (firewalls) Proficiency in network services (SNMP/Telemetry, Syslog, NTP/PTP, TACACS+/RADIUS) Experience with Unix/Linux command line and networking stack. Hands-on experience with network automation frameworks and tools (Bash, Python, Ansible, Netbox).

Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Compensation: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year