Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer- Systematic Quant Fund

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven hedge fund in London is seeking a Network Engineer to architect and deliver their network infrastructure. The role requires expertise in high-performance networking and a collaborative approach. Candidates should have a track record of delivering complex networks at scale and a keen interest in emerging technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Professional development

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering networks for corporate infrastructure.
• Familiarity with low-latency computing architectures.
• Ability to build relationships with senior vendor teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project management teams.
• Manage core network switching and automation.

Skills

High-performance networking

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative communication

Networking vendor ecosystem knowledge

Interest in emerging technologies

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Fortinet

Job description

Job DescriptionSummary:

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

Joining the global infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for architecting, engineering and delivering all aspects of the network infrastructure, with a particular focus on colocation. You'll partner closely with project management teams to enable full lifecycle management of network components across core network switching, firewalls, load balancers, instrumentation/telemetry, network CMDB and automation.

To be successful in this role, it is crucial that you must be able to demonstrate delivery of complex networks at scale, delivered through a software- and automation-driven mindset.

Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of high-performance networking, e.g. product capabilities & roadmaps from Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, etc.
• Direct experience delivering networks supporting high-performance corporate infrastructure and low-latency computing architectures
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and collaborative communication abilities
• Solid knowledge of the network vendor ecosystem and demonstrable experience of building relationships at senior layers with vendor product & engineering teams
• Keen interest in industry trends and emerging technologies

Benefits:

• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Competitive salary + generous benefits
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you would like to know more about this position, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Mike McLoughlin
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcloughlin00/