Staff Network Engineer

P2P; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm that is transforming the financial landscape with cutting-edge crypto solutions. As a Staff Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial transactions by leading the development and optimization of a robust corporate network infrastructure. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with multi-functional teams, and drive initiatives that enhance network performance and security. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive culture, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses and equity

Physical and mental healthcare benefits

Generous vacation policy

Catered lunches

Mobile phone stipend

Wellness reimbursement

R&R days

Team bonding activities

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in network engineering within corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of network security practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of global network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance network efficiency and security.

Skills

Network Engineering

Palo Alto Networks

AWS Networking

Network Security Practices

Performance Monitoring Tools

Scripting (Perl, Ruby, Python)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

VirtualBox

Netbox

Mist

Meraki

Juniper Switches

Job description

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments, and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

The custody team (formerly Metaco, acquired by Ripple in 2023) is developing world-class custody infrastructure, designed for tier 1 institutions.

THE WORK:

Ripple is reshaping the way the world sees financial transactions, and our IT backbone is crucial to this vision! As a Staff Network Engineer with 8-10 years of deep technical expertise, you'll lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of our expansive corporate network infrastructure. This role is key to ensuring our global operations are seamless, secure, and scalable. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams, including Engineering and Information Security, to architect a robust network supporting Ripple’s innovative platform.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead design, implementation, and refinement of Ripple's global network infrastructure, including on-premise and AWS solutions, VPN configurations, and network virtualization.
• Provide technical leadership and innovative solutions for complex challenges.
• Engineer and refine network monitoring systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team to fortify the network against threats and ensure compliance.
• Spearhead initiatives to enhance network efficiency, reduce downtime, and support scalability.
• Provide advanced training and mentorship to network and IT support teams.
• Participate in on-call rotation to maintain network integrity and reliability.
• Position is in-office.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 8-10 years of network engineering experience in corporate environments.
• Proficiency in Palo Alto Networks routers, firewalls, GlobalProtect VPN, and Prisma.
• Expertise in network virtualization, cloud networking (AWS), and corporate Wi-Fi management.
• Strong understanding of network security practices, LDAP, and security certificate management.
• Skilled in network performance monitoring tools like SumoLogic and scripting with Perl, Ruby, Python, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with networking tools and solutions such as Mist, Meraki, Juniper switches, Jira, Confluence, VirtualBox, and Netbox is advantageous.

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Weekly all-company meetings - business updates and AMA-style discussions with our Leadership Team.
• We come together for moments that matter, including team offsites, bonding activities, happy hours, and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
• Benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and support.
• Employee giving match.
• Mobile phone stipend.

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days to rest and recharge.
• Wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming.
• Generous vacation policy—work with your manager to take time off when needed.
• Industry-leading parental leave policies and family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with snacks and beverages, and fun events.

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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