Latency-Driven Network Engineer for 24/7 Trading Infra

Venture Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prop trading firm is seeking a Network Engineer to enhance their low-latency trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong TCP/IP and Layer 2/3 protocol knowledge, experience with multicast routing, and automation skills. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex network issues and supporting security monitoring tools. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 protocols and latency tuning.
• Familiarity with network security concepts and incident response.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical thinking and troubleshooting for complex network issues.
• Design, implement, and support network monitoring tools.
• Automate manual network processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

BGP

OSPF

Multicast

QoS

Automation scripting (Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading prop trading firm is seeking a Network Engineer to enhance their low-latency trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong TCP/IP and Layer 2/3 protocol knowledge, experience with multicast routing, and automation skills. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex network issues and supporting security monitoring tools. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic financial services environment.