Network Engineer - Elite FinTech - $150,000-$300,000 + Bonus

Hunter Bond; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in New York is seeking a Mid-Senior Network Engineer with expertise in designing and implementing resilient network infrastructure. This role demands experience in high-performance environments and familiarity with multicast technologies. You will architect solutions, lead project executions, and provide escalated support for network incidences. The ideal candidate possesses strong skills in network security and scripting, particularly using Python and Ansible. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Enterprise network engineering experience in high-performance environments.
• Expertise in core routing and switching protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Proficiency in multicast technologies like PIM and IGMP.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities with Python and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement highly available network infrastructure.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable network designs.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery including vendor coordination.
• Provide escalation support for critical incidents affecting network performance.

Skills

Switching

Routing

Firewalls

Multicast

Low Latency

Python

Ansible

Linux

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Prometheus

Elastic Stack

Grafana

Job description

Network Engineer - Elite FinTech - $150,000-$300,000 + Bonus

Job title: Network Engineer

Salary: $150,000-$300,000 + Bonus

Location: New York

Skills: Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Multicast, Low Latency, Python, Ansible, Linux

The role:

Our client is looking for a Senior Network Engineer, comfortable working in a dynamic low‑latency environment. You will have experience ideally with multicast technologies, and be able to participate in network automation via technologies such as Python and Ansible.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement highly available network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud environments
• Translate complex business and technical requirements into resilient and scalable network designs
• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, including planning, execution, and vendor coordination
• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance performance, security, and operational efficiency
• Provide escalation support (L3) for critical incidents affecting network performance or availability
• Contribute to automation and monitoring initiatives, continuously improving network observability and reliability
• Produce high‑quality documentation and network diagrams to support operational transparency and future development

Required Experience

• Enterprise network engineering experience, ideally within high‑performance or latency‑sensitive environments
• Expertise in core routing and switching protocols: OSPF, BGP, EVPN, STP, MLAG/vPC, VLAN/VxLAN
• Proficiency in multicast technologies: PIM, IGMP, MSDP, SSM
• Strong familiarity with Cisco and Arista platforms
• Proven experience with data center and office network buildouts
• Deep understanding of network security concepts: AAA, control planes, device hardening
• Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities (Python, Ansible)
• Familiarity with observability and orchestration tools (Prometheus, Elastic Stack, Grafana)
• CCIE preferred

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media