Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Network Engineer to join an electronic trading company on a 12-month contract. As the company expands its infrastructure and migrates its data centers and storage, they require a hands-on engineer for network implementation and support.

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the implementation of our network architecture during our data center migration. You will act as a point of escalation for connectivity issues, providing support to our 1st and 2nd line support teams. This technical support role requires expertise in network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and a background in low latency, high-frequency trading environments.

This is a 12 month contract with a day rate of £500 - £600p/d Inside IR35 - onsite in London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage network architecture during data center migration.
• Act as a point of escalation for connectivity issues for 1st and 2nd line support teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of network systems.
• Maintain and update network documentation and diagrams.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Network Engineer or similar role in a low latency, high-frequency trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco and Arista routing, Checkpoint, and firewall technologies.
• Experience with network management tools such as SNMP and SolarWinds.
• Scripting and automation experience with Python, Perl, or Bash.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.