Network Engineer - Platform Engineering(12-month FTC)

Man Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their Infrastructure Engineering team. This exciting role involves managing and deploying network infrastructure, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Python, Ansible, and Terraform. You'll work closely with business stakeholders to ensure robust and efficient solutions while promoting best practices in technology. With a commitment to diversity and professional development, this dynamic firm offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are eager to make an impact in a leading investment management firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k

Life and long-term disability coverage

Group sick pay

Enhanced parental leave

Long-service leave

Private medical coverage

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing programmes

Two 'Mankind' days of paid leave

Qualifications

• Experience operating and deploying network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols and troubleshooting transport protocols.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage network infrastructure on-premises and in the cloud.
• Integrate automation tools with network systems.

Skills

Network infrastructure deployment

Routing protocols

Transport protocols (TCP/UDP)

Overlay networks (EVPN, VXLAN)

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco Networking

Arista Networks

Automation (Ansible, Terraform)

Clear communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

About Man Group & Platform Engineering

Man is undergoing a significant infrastructure project in 2025 and we are searching for an experienced Network engineer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis to help us to deliver this project and support the team which you will join, with other projects plus BAU work.

Join us as a Network Engineer in the Infrastructure Engineering department and you'll be part of a team that builds and runs the platform powering Man Group's hedge funds. Man runs a hybrid working model, we aim for this individual do 4 days a week in office.

What can you learn

1. Promote and adhere to best practice across Technology, by aligning strong engineering skills, attention to detail and knowledge of industry trends and best practices to build reliable, high performance and robust solutions.
2. Building and managing Man Group's infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, using technologies such as Python.
3. Integrate Ansible, Terraform, and other automation tools with Network systems and services.
4. Working closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Who we are looking for

1. Experience operating and deploying network infrastructure
2. Experience with routing and network protocols
3. Experience troubleshooting transport protocols (TCP/UDP)
4. Ideally experience with overlay networks (EVPN, VXLAN)
5. A good knowledge of the following products: Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Networking, Arista Networks
6. Eagerness to automate your workflow to increase efficiency
7. Clear communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of customer feedback
8. A flexible and reliable team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment but is also self-motivated and can work independently when needed

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values.

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].

Man Group is a global, technology-empowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London, we manage $174.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.

We invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes, with a mix of long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis, across liquid and private markets. Our investment teams work within Man Group's single operating platform, enabling them to invest with a high degree of empowerment while benefiting from the collaboration, strength and resources of the entire firm.

Our clients and the millions of retirees and savers they represent are at the heart of everything we do. We form deep and long-lasting relationships and create tailored solutions to help meet their unique needs.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is celebrated and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, as well as giving back and contributing positively to our communities.

For more information about Man Group's global charitable efforts, and our diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit: https://www.man.com/corporate-responsibility

Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2024. All investment management and advisory services are offered through the investment engines of Man AHL, Man Numeric, Man Discretionary, Man FRM, Man Varagon, Man Global Private Markets and Man Solutions.