Senior Network Engineer : Trading Firm : CCDE/CCIE : £150-200k+

Hunter Bond; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Great culture

Competitive salary plus bonuses

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance its trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong CCIE qualifications and expertise in low-latency and multicast networks, ensuring ultra-fast and reliable connectivity for trading technology. Responsibilities include designing and deploying network systems, optimizing network performance, and supporting high-frequency trading operations. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary of £70,000 to £78,000, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong CCIE qualification or equivalent experience in a trading environment.
• Experience building ultra-fast, reliable connectivity.
• Security expertise with Palo Alto and Fortinet platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot global network infrastructure.
• Develop industry-leading network architectures.
• Implement optimizations to achieve low-latency networking.
• Support high-frequency trading teams and operations.

Skills

Low latency networking

Multicast networks

Automation with Python

Cisco equipment

Expertise in network troubleshooting

Education

CCIE or equivalent qualification

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Arista

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Overview

An elite global hedge fund is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work on its trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate is CCIE qualified with a strong background in low latency and multicast networks, and has experience building ultra‑fast, reliable connectivity for proprietary trading technology in a bleeding‑edge Cisco environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot global network infrastructure
• Develop industry‑leading network architectures
• Implement optimisations to achieve low‑latency networking
• Redesign, expand, and upgrade network systems
• Support high‑frequency trading teams and high‑frequency trading operations
• Automate network processes, conduct capacity planning, and advance connectivity
• Manage network expansion, upgrades, and support
• Provide expert support to high‑frequency trading teams

Exposure & Technical Requirements

• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista gear
• Security expertise with Palo Alto & Fortinet platforms
• Automation and Python scripting, including Ansible and Terraform
• Cisco CCIE/CCDE qualification or equivalent experience in a trading environment

Application

Apply now for a fast‑track process with a cutting‑edge technology trading firm. Hybrid working, great culture, and a top‑end base salary plus bonus are offered.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Industries

Financial Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Services

Location & Compensation

London, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £70,000.00 – £78,000.00 plus bonus

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