Network Design Engineer

Network Design Engineer

Our client, a top-tier proprietary trading firm, is actively seeking a Network Design Engineer to innovate, implement, and enhance their global network infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring extensive technical expertise in low-latency networking, high-performance systems, and network automation. This role is perfect for a proactive professional who excels in high-pressure, 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.

Basic 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.

Required 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).