Senior Network Engineer

Hiring: Network Engineer Low Latency Trading Environment

We are working with a leading algorithmic trading firm operating across global financial markets. The team builds high-performance, automated trading systems powered by advanced mathematical models and cutting-edge technology. The environment is fast-paced, merit-driven, and built around ownership, innovation, and real-time impact.

They are looking for a Network Engineer to optimize and maintain a low-latency trading network across data centers and office environments.

Role Overview

This role focuses on ensuring maximum network performance, reliability, and security within a live trading setup. You will work closely with systems and trading teams to deliver resilient, high-performance network solutions in a demanding production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance

Configure and install routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS

Provide hands-on support for production issues across colo, trading, office, and data center environments

Drive network automation by pushing and updating configurations across infrastructure devices

Support and administer firewall environments

Upgrade network equipment to stable firmware releases

Provide technical support for Linux servers in a live trading environment

Work with multicast routing, PIM, IGMP protocols

Support Linux-based server monitoring, hardware changes, software installations, and upgrades

What Were Looking For

Engineering degree in Computer Science (preferred) or related discipline

25 years of relevant experience

CCNP certification

Strong expertise in routing and switching (VLANs, Inter VLAN routing, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, Layer 3, BGP, static and dynamic routing protocols)

Experience with firewalls and security (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)

Expertise with VPNs (IPSec, SSL, Site-to-Site)

Knowledge of Linux and Shell/Python scripting

Exposure to AWS is a plus

Experience with monitoring tools, preferably within financial services

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high-priority projects

Quick learner with strong problem-solving skills

This is an opportunity to work in a high-performance trading ecosystem where network performance directly impacts business outcomes. If you are someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges in a live, latency-sensitive environment, this could be a strong fit.