Lead Network Engineer | London, UK

London Stock Exchange Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global financial markets infrastructure firm as a Lead Network Engineer, where your expertise will enhance the reliability of critical network services. In this dynamic role, you'll design and maintain high-quality systems while collaborating closely with teams to solve complex network issues. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with low-latency technologies and contribute to innovative solutions that drive financial stability and growth. Embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that values your individuality and fosters professional development.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Planning

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network products and services, focusing on low-latency technologies.
• Excellent skills in network packet analysis and troubleshooting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of multicast concepts and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain systems, software, and applications across various domains.
• Collaborate with network operations for multicast and WAN-related issues.
• Lead upgrades and coordinate efforts with internal teams and third parties.

Skills

Network Products and Services

Low-Latency Technologies

LAN

WAN

HSRP

NAT

MPLS

VPN

BGP

OSPF

Multicast Protocols

Network Automation

Service Management Processes

Packet Analysis

Data Centre Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technology

CCIE Certification

Tools

Packet Capture Tools

Load Balancers

Firewalls

Cisco ACI

Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Job description

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a Lead Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the ongoing support and reliability of all components within the LSEG ecosystem, encompassing platforms, networks, applications, and services. In this role, we will provide escalation support for critical network services, ensuring the operational stability and performance of the LSEG global network.

We will find opportunities for improvement and define requirements for software automation to enhance the features, functions, and reliability of the network, supporting LSEG's digital platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining systems, software, and applications across various domains, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Independently make technical design and amendment decisions, effectively handling the workload.
• Analyse data and understand business requirements, translating them into technical specifications to align with infrastructure and network capacity needs. Develop dashboards to provide near real-time network status.
• Collaborate closely with network operations and service teams, providing in-depth technical support and guidance for multicast- and WAN-related issues and implementations.
• Proactively solve problems with a deep understanding of multicast protocols, network infrastructure, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Lead upgrades when necessary, coordinating efforts with internal teams and third parties.
• Build accurate documentation and monitor system performance to support business activities and continuous improvement.
• Support the deployment of engineering patterns and contribute to creating solutions by coordinating design requirements to be automated, tested, and released.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Proven experience in network products and services, with a focus on low-latency technologies.
• Expertise in LAN, WAN, HSRP, NAT, MPLS, VPN, GRE, BGP, and OSPF.
• Comprehensive knowledge of multicast concepts, including PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, IGMP, MVPN, and MLDP.
• Proficiency in product-aligned, service-focused work, with a solid grasp of network automation, SRE, and DevOps or equivalent experience.
• Experience working on load balancing and firewalls.
• Excellent skills in network packet analysis and packet capture tools for troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with load balancing technologies, TCP/IP, and multicast in internet environments.
• Understanding of low-latency technologies commonly used in the financial sector.
• Experience in Data Centre Networking, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Cisco ACI, VxLAN, and related technologies.
• Proficiency in Service Management processes, preferably with ITIL knowledge.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills, enabling important collaboration.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technology-related field is essential.
• CCIE certification is highly desirable (including actively pursuing accreditations).
• Significant experience in technology-focused positions is crucial.
• Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols.
• Experience (5+ Years) as a Senior Network Engineer.
• Exposure to Network Service Providers or the Financial Services Sector.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

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