Network Engineer

Pacefin; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered breakfast & lunch

Group health insurance

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Pacefin is looking for a Network Engineer to enhance and optimize network infrastructure in a high-performance trading environment. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues related to colocation, and provide technical support on Linux systems used in live trading.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Routing and Switching, Network Security, and Multicast Protocols, with relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP. Join us for a competitive compensation and a collaborative culture that thrives on technology.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferably with HFT.
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware.
• Hands-on experience in monitoring tools within the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Maximize network performance through monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support for production issues across various environments.
• Support and administer firewall environments.

Skills

Routing and Switching

Network Security

Linux Systems

Multicast Protocols

Automation and Monitoring Tools

VPNs (IPSec, SSL, Site-To-Site)

Firewall (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)

Shell/Python Scripting

Education

Engineering degree in Computer Science

Certification CCNP / CCNA

Job description

We are looking for a Network Engineer to support and optimize network infrastructure in a high‑performance trading environment. The role involves monitoring and improving network performance, troubleshooting production issues across colocation, office, and data center environments, and supporting firewall and Linux‑based systems used in live trading. The ideal candidate will have experience with routing and switching, network security, multicast protocols, and Linux systems, along with relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP and experience in financial markets or HFT environments, along with exposure to automation and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades, and network optimisation.
• Provide hands‑on network support for production issues related to colocation, trading, office, and data center environments.
• Support and administer firewall environments.
• Upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases.
• Provide direct technical support of Linux and related technology in a production/live trading environment.
• Provide direct technical support for networking issues and related areas in the production/live trading environment on Linux servers.
• Knowledge of multicast routing, PIM, IGMP protocols, etc.
• Assist in networking monitoring and troubleshooting of Linux‑based servers, including supporting hardware changes, software installations, and upgrades.

Experience & Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Computer Science (preferred) or any other discipline with 2–4 years of experience, preferably with an HFT.
• Certification CCNP /CCNA in Routing & Switching.
• Exposure to AWS will be an advantage.
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware.
• Expertise with VPNs (IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, Site‑To‑Site VPN) and Firewall (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto).
• Experience in Routing and Switching (VLANs, Inter‑VLAN routing, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, Layer 3, BGP, Static routing, Dynamic Routing Protocols).
• Experience in Firewall and Security.
• Knowledge of Linux and Shell/Python scripting.
• Hands‑on experience in Monitoring Tools, preferably in the financial industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high‑priority projects.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Good communication skills.

Why should you join us?

Collaborative Culture

Work with highly skilled peers in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment where ideas are encouraged and teamwork drives success.

Cutting‑Edge Technology

Be part of the HFT industry that sits at the intersection of finance and advanced technology, building high‑performance trading systems and innovative infrastructure.

Competitive Compensation

We offer industry‑leading compensation that rewards performance and impact.

Benefits

• Catered breakfast & lunch
• Well‑stocked pantry
• Group health insurance
• 4 weeks of annual leave in addition to market holidays