Vice President - Network, IT Infrastructure

Haitong International Management Services Company Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Vice President for Network and IT Infrastructure in Aberdeen. The candidate will lead a high-performing team, ensuring the performance and security of critical network systems. This role requires significant experience in networking and team leadership within the financial sector, with a focus on strategic enhancements and operational excellence.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Fringe benefits

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in networking with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Mastery of network protocols like TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF.
• Proficiency in English, Cantonese, Putonghua is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of network engineers.
• Ensure the security of network systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and budgets.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Vice President - Network, IT Infrastructure

As the lead of the Network Team, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for our global network infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring the 24/7 performance, security, and resilience of our mission‑critical trading and data center environments (LAN/WAN, Cloud, and Colocation). You will manage and coach a high‑performing team of network engineers, driving the design and implementation of next‑generation network solutions while upholding stringent security and compliance standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the 24/7 availability, performance, and security of all network systems, including low‑latency trading networks, data centers, WAN, and cloud environments.
• Architect, plan, and implement robust network solutions and upgrades, aligning with strategic business goals and technology roadmaps.
• Uphold and enhance network security posture through advanced firewalls, Anti‑DDoS/IPS, VPNs, and access controls, ensuring compliance with financial industry regulations.
• Manage relationships with vendors and collaborate with other divisions to understand IT demands and deliver effective solutions.
• Lead network projects; manage budgets, timelines, vendor relationships, and SLAs to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Drive operational excellence through proactive monitoring, rapid incident resolution, and comprehensive documentation of network policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Cybersecurity Team to enhance and ensure the organization's cybersecurity posture.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to recommend and implement enhancements that optimize performance, reduce risk, and meet evolving business demands.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in networking with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing technical teams and projects in the financial industry.
• Mastery of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, VLANs, etc.) and architecture in multi‑vendor environments (Cisco, Huawei, H3C, Fortinet, Palo Alto, F5, etc.).
• Deep knowledge and proven experience of network security frameworks and technologies.
• Proven experience in implementing and maintaining exchange‑related connectivity solutions for market data and FX communications.
• Demonstrated leadership, team‑building, and mentorship abilities.
• Good analytical and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proficiency in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua highly advantageous.
• Proven project and budget management capabilities.
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or PMP are highly valued.

Application Method

We are committed to building a team of competent individuals who have acquired relevant local solid working experience and with diversified exposure to work together with us. Applicants who do not hear from us within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

We provide an attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits for the right candidate. Interested parties please send a detailed resume with current and expected salaries to Human Resources Department by using Apply Now.

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