Senior Network Engineer / Low-latency

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks a Network Engineer to design and operate high-performance network platforms for latency-sensitive trading environments. You will collaborate with compute, storage, and application teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with platforms, while driving innovation with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities include building automation for provisioning, configuration, validation, and monitoring, and enforcing robust Zero Trust security across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of network/infrastructure engineering experience.
• Proficient in designing and operating IP networks (BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, multicast).
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong automation skills with Python, APIs, Ansible or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate high-performance IP networks for latency-sensitive trading.
• Collaborate with compute, storage, and application teams for integrated platforms.
• Develop automation for provisioning, configuration, validation, and monitoring.
• Implement Zero Trust network security architectures and segmentation.
• Evaluate new networking technologies to improve latency and scalability.
• Provide production support and ensure reliability of the network platform.

Skills

BGP

EVPN/VXLAN

Python

APIs

Ansible

Terraform

AWS

Azure

GCP

Zero Trust

Low latency

Security architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

• As a Network Engineer, you will design and operate high-performance network platforms for a quantitative trading environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of network infrastructure with compute and application platforms.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies to enhance network performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the evolution of modern datacenter fabrics using advanced networking protocols and architectures.
• Leverage automation tools to streamline network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring workflows.
• Ensure network security by implementing robust architectures and enforcing Zero Trust principles.
• Participate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on latency-sensitive demands of quantitative trading.
• Engage in continuous learning and adopt emerging technologies to provide meaningful operational value.
• Design and operate resilient routing, switching, WAN, and internet edge services for global infrastructure.
• Optimize network performance using telemetry, packet captures, and synthetic testing methodologies.
• Engineer high-performance network infrastructure supporting market connectivity and critical production applications.
• Develop automation tools for provisioning, configuration, validation, compliance, and monitoring using Python and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network platforms with compute, storage, and application systems.
• Define and enforce network security standards, including segmentation and encrypted transport.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging networking technologies to improve latency, resiliency, and scalability.
• Provide production support for the network platform, ensuring reliability and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proficiency in designing and operating modern IP networks, including BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, and multicast.
• Experience with hybrid cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Strong skills in automation using Python, APIs, and infrastructure management tools like Ansible or Terraform.
• Knowledge of network security architectures, including segmentation and encrypted transport.
• Preferred experience in low-latency or performance-sensitive network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated curiosity and continuous learning mindset to adopt emerging technologies.