Network Infrastructure Manager

NK Securities Research; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Catered breakfast and lunch

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

NK Securities Research seeks a Network Infrastructure Manager to lead network operations and optimize performance essential for trading activities. The role involves designing and managing the network infrastructure to ensure high availability and security.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in low-latency networks, collaboration with various teams, and effective communication skills, and will play a key role in maintaining seamless trade execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in managing low-latency network infrastructure in the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure for low latency exchange connectivity.
• Oversee daily network operations ensuring 24/7 availability.
• Develop and maintain tools for real-time network monitoring.

Skills

Network protocols knowledge

Routing and switching

Problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE or equivalent

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

NK Securities Research is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to trade the financial markets. Founded in 2011, we have gained invaluable experience in the field of High Frequency Trading across different asset classes.

We are seeking a Network Infrastructure Manager to lead our network operations, ensure setup, maintenance, reliability, and optimize performance to support our trading activities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Network Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the firm’s network infrastructure to ensure high availability, low latency, and security. You will collaborate with trading, systems, and development teams to meet the demanding requirements of algorithmic trading and maintain seamless exchange connectivity.

• Design and implement network infrastructure in colocation for low latency exchange connectivity
• Design and implement network infrastructure for inter and intra data centres
• Develop scalable network architectures to accommodate growing business requirements
• Optimize network performance for local, wide-area, and data center networks.
• Oversee daily network operations, ensuring 24/7 network availability and minimal downtime.
• Manage network related hardware such as switches, routers, and firewalls across multiple data centers.
• Lead incident response for network issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Develop and maintain tools for real-time network monitoring and performance analysis.
• Optimize configurations for minimal packet loss, latency, throughput and jitter.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve network efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure network security by managing firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Implement best practices for securing sensitive trading data and infrastructure.
• Work closely with trading, development, and systems teams to align network configurations with trading strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, configurations, and incident resolutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with colocation data centers and exchange connectivity.
• Proven experience in managing low-latency network infrastructure, preferably in the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs, Multicast).
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise‑grade network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Familiarity with cloud networking solutions and hybrid architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with automation tools for network configuration (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across teams.
• Leadership experience in managing and mentoring a network operations team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Catered breakfast and lunch