SR Network Engineer- Low Latency

The Senior Network Engineer will be the Subject Matter Expert for Network and Security Infrastructure for our client. They will directly supporting keys lines of business within our division, inclusive of Equities, Derivatives, Fixed Income and the associated low latency/algo trading desks. This position will report directly to the Head of Infrastructure for our client.

This individual should be capable of operating independently in high-pressure situations, while also being considered a leader and strong team player within the Infrastructure team (peers include SMEs from Windows, Linux and Market Data). Strong expertise in Network/Security technologies (see below), with a broad understanding of trading infrastructure (network, server, storage, market data, application) is required. Individual will sit on the trade floor, in direct proximity of our low latency/algo trading desks.

This individual will also be a key member of the global team (Data Center Hosting, Network Connectivity & Security tower), with an expectation to drive low latency strategy globally, and be instrumental in leading the network strategy and defining technical roadmaps across the organization.

Requirements-

Must be located in New York as this role requires 4 days ONSITE

• Extensive experience with Network (L3 routing, switching) and Security (perimeter firewalls, load-balancing) technologies

• Extensive experience with Colocation strategy, specific to proximity hosting and exchange connectivity

• Prior experience deploying low-latency networks within the financial services industry

• Strong experience with Data Center network architecture, builds and operations

• Strong understanding of multicast configurations and troubleshooting

• Strong understanding of timing synchronization, prior experience with PTP implementations

• Understanding of Layer 1 switching for low latency applications

• Understanding of WiFi technologies and und-user access networking

• Expertise in STP, HSRP, OSPF, BGP, VRF, IGMP, PIM, MSDP, PTP protocols

Competencies:

• Excellent communication, leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude.

• Solid understanding of Infrastructure trends and ability to align innovation with business goals.

• Proven success building high performing technical teams.

• Ability to identify, compare, select and implement technology solutions.

• Knowledge of Investment Banking, GAFA and FINTECH communities

• Understanding of Capital Market and US Regulatory & Compliance

• Proven crisis and incident management abilities

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of technical network experience within financial services industry

• CCIE preferred

• Cisco 95% (ACI a plus)
• Low Latency
• MPLS a plus
• Firewalls is not part of this team’s scope
• Automation is not a key requirement
• Individual contributor role
• No mgr exp needed – just want individual to have leadership capabilities
• Design/implementation/production support