Network Engineer

Job DetailExperience Level Mid LevelDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000021527Salary Type MonthlyIndustry Financial Services;Hedge FundSelling Points Drive impactful network engineering projects in a hybrid work environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure scalability and performance. Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies in quantitative trading.Job DescriptionNetwork Engineer OverviewThe Network Engineer role focuses on designing and operating low-latency network infrastructures in a hybrid work environment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network platforms with compute, storage, and application systems.Contribute to the evolution of network architecture, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance performance and scalability.Operate and optimize global network platforms across data centers, cloud environments, and market connectivity.Focus on automation and tooling to improve operational efficiency and reduce overhead.Support high-performance network infrastructure tailored to latency-sensitive quantitative trading environments.Engage in continuous learning and adopt innovative networking approaches to drive operational excellence.Participate in on-call rotations, ensuring reliable network operations and prompt issue resolution.Network Engineer Key Responsibilities & DutiesDesign and operate modern datacenter fabrics using advanced networking technologies like EVPN/VXLAN and BGP.Engineer high-performance network systems supporting market connectivity and critical production applications.Develop and maintain automation tools for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using Python and APIs.Optimize network performance through telemetry, packet analysis, and performance instrumentation.Define and enforce network security standards, including segmentation and encrypted transport.Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure seamless integration and robust security measures.Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance network resiliency and scalability.Provide production support and drive improvements in reliability and operational excellence.Network Engineer Job RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering or related roles.Proficiency in designing and operating IP networks, including BGP, OSPF, and EVPN/VXLAN.Experience with automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform.Knowledge of hybrid cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms.Strong understanding of network security architectures and Zero Trust principles.Preferred experience in low-latency network infrastructure within financial services or high-performance computing.Demonstrated ability to adopt emerging technologies and drive architectural improvements.