Network Operations Engineer - Automation Focused - System Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-frequency trading firm as a Network Operations Engineer with a focus on automation. You'll work in an advanced, collaborative environment where you'll employ your network automation skills to enhance reliability and performance of network operations. This role is ideal for engineers looking to push boundaries in a fast-paced tech setting, with a competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Network Operations, ideally in low-latency environments.
• Confident with large-scale WAN troubleshooting and datacentre infrastructure.
• Proven experience with Network Automation and scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex WAN issues and automate deployments.
• Manage next-gen data centre environments built on VXLAN-EVPN fabrics.
• Collaborate in an agile, highly technical environment.

Skills

Network Operations

Network Automation

Scripting (Python)

IaC concepts

WAN troubleshooting

Education

CCNP certification

Tools

VXLAN-EVPN

Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller

Git

YAML

Jira

Job description

Join a world-class team supporting the network operations of a high-frequency trading firm in West London, where performance and precision are paramount. This is a rare opportunity to work in a fast-paced, automation-first environment, delivering next-generation infrastructure for quantitative finance.They are seeking a Network Operations Engineer – Automation Focused to help drive the shift toward Infrastructure as Code (IaC), streamlining network operations through automation, enhancing reliability, and accelerating deployment. You’ll diagnose complex WAN issues, automate deployments, and manage next-gen data centre environments built on VXLAN-EVPN fabrics (Cisco & Arista), all while collaborating in an agile, highly technical environment.

Work at the cutting edge of finance and networking perfect for engineers eager to push boundaries and build automated, scalable systems. Ready to take your network automation skills into one of the most exciting tech environments in London?

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong background in Network Operations, ideally in low-latency or financial environments
• Proven experience with Network Automation and scripting (Python preferred)
• CCNP-level networking knowledge (certification a plus)
• Familiar with IaC concepts and looking to apply them in a high-stakes environment
• Confident with large-scale WAN troubleshooting and datacentre infrastructure

Tech You’ll Be Working With:

• VXLAN-EVPN (Cisco & Arista)
• Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC)
• BGP, Git, Python, YAML
• Jira, network automation frameworks, and scripting toolkits

Schedule:

• 4 days onsite in West London

Environment:

• Highly technical, automation-led, and collaborative

Salary:

• Up to £75,000 per annum