Network Engineer – Platform Engineering(12-month FTC) London

Man Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join their Infrastructure Engineering department. This role is pivotal in supporting a major infrastructure project and enhancing the firm's network capabilities. As a Network Engineer, you will work closely with a talented team to build and manage robust solutions that power hedge funds. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k

Life and long-term disability coverage

Enhanced parental leave

Long-service leave

Private medical coverage

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing programmes

'Mankind' days of paid leave

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and deploying network infrastructure is essential.
• Eagerness to automate workflows for increased efficiency.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Network Infrastructure Management

Routing Protocols

Transport Protocols (TCP/UDP)

Overlay Networks (EVPN, VXLAN)

Automation (Ansible, Terraform)

Clear Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco Networking

Arista Networks

Python

Job description

London

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. 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 31 March 2025

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 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 to work 4 days a week in the 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. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.

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].

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