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.
• 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.
• Social events and after-work drinks.

Skills and Certifications

• 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

Compensation: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year