Network Engineer

SmartTrade; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

smartTrade Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to manage, develop, and optimize our private cloud infrastructure in a fast-paced fintech setting.

You will ensure high availability, security, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires 1–2 years in private cloud or related systems roles, solid Linux/Windows administration, and strong networking/virtualization know-how.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in managing private cloud infrastructures or similar
• Hands-on Linux and Windows server administration
• Strong virtualization and networking fundamentals
• CCNA or similar certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain private cloud infrastructure with high availability
• Manage and monitor networks, configurations, troubleshooting, optimization
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with development teams for stable, high-performance environments
• Automate operational processes to improve efficiency
• Respond to incidents and provide timely resolution
• Document configurations, procedures, and best practices

Skills

Linux admin

Windows admin

Networking fundamentals

Virtualization

Cloud concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CCNA

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

smartTrade Technologies is a software publisher specializing in the trading and finance sector. Its clients primarily include investment banks, stock exchanges, brokers, and pension funds. smartTrade enables real-time computerized management of financial flows among these different stakeholders.

Joining smartTrade means becoming a part of an innovative and international company with offices in Aix-en-Provence, London, Geneva, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo.

Skill development and career progression are top priorities at smartTrade, offering employees numerous opportunities for learning, advancement, and mobility. Sports and their values of teamwork, performance, and dynamism are integral to the company's culture.

Additionally, smartTrade is highly committed to continuously supporting various charitable and environmental initiatives.

About the Role

As a Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing, developing, and optimizing our private cloud infrastructure. Working closely with our technical team, you will ensure the high availability, security, and performance of our critical systems and networks in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and maintain our private cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on high availability, scalability, and resilience.

• Network Operations: Manage and monitor networks, including the configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of network equipment.

• Security & Compliance: Contribute to implementing advanced security measures to protect our infrastructure against potential threats and vulnerabilities.

• Cross-team Collaboration: Partner with development teams to provide a stable, high-performance environment for our applications and financial services.

• Automation & Efficiency: Participate in automating operational processes and optimizing workflows to drive efficiency.

• Support & Incident Management: Respond to incidents and technical support requests, ensuring fast and effective resolution.

• Documentation: Contribute to documenting configurations, procedures, and best practices to ensure deployment consistency.

Travel & Shift Requirements

• Location: Hybrid (Secaucus, NJ / Manhattan, NY / Remote)

• Travel: 1 to 2 times per month to our offices (NY) or data centers (in New Jersey).

• On-Call Support: Rotational on-call duties outside of standard business hours and weekends.

• Weekend Work: Rotational weekend shifts, primarily on Saturdays.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in managing private cloud infrastructures or in a similar systems/network role.

• System Administration: Hands-on knowledge of system administration, including Linux and Windows server management.

• Core Concepts: Strong understanding of virtualization principles and computer networking fundamentals.

• Protocols: Good knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN protocols is a strong plus.

• Soft Skills: Fast learner, autonomous, with a strong team player mindset and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Certifications: Entry-level certifications in networking (e.g., CCNA) or system administration are a plus.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about infrastructure technologies and eager to grow your career in a challenging, collaborative, and fast-growing Fintech environment, we would love to welcome you to our team!