Network Engineer

Hyphen Connect Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyphen Connect Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a skilled IT professional to ensure the continuity of trading systems while managing network infrastructure. The successful candidate will be essential in driving innovations to improve system performance and stability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT support. Candidates should have expertise in low-latency networks and familiarity with electronic trading systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IT support, optimization, and deployments.
• Expertise in low-latency networks and relevant technologies.
• Knowledge of electronic trading systems and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of trading systems and support traders.
• Drive innovations for market connectivity and system reliability.
• Manage infrastructure and develop contingency plans.

Skills

Low-latency networks

Cisco/Arista technologies

Unix/Linux

Scripting (Bash, Python, Salt)

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, multicast)

TCP analysis

Security (VPN, IPSEC, SSL)

Network monitoring tools (Zabbix, SNMP, Grafana)

Packet analysis (tcpdump, Wireshark)

High-quality network documentation

Education

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

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of trading systems, support traders, and optimize application-hosting systems.
• Drive innovations to enhance stock market connectivity, system stability, performance, and reliability.
• Maintain and enhance network infrastructure, including orchestration and automation tasks.
• Manage infrastructure, develop contingency plans, and provide multi-tier support to internal teams.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders (traders, data centers, suppliers) to proactively optimize system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in IT support, optimization, and deployments.
• Expertise in low-latency networks, Cisco/Arista technologies, Unix/Linux, and scripting (Bash, Python, Salt).
• Knowledge of electronic trading systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and network certifications (e.g., CCNP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, multicast), TCP analysis, and security (VPN, IPSEC, SSL).
• Proficiency in network monitoring tools (Zabbix, SNMP, Grafana), packet analysis (tcpdump, Wireshark), and producing high-quality network documentation.