Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco Network Engineer

Hedge Fund - Stanford, CT

Onsite - FTE

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Network Engineer to join its Technology-Infrastructure team in a full-time onsite role. The firm manages assets for a diverse range of investors, utilizing quantitative and discretionary trading strategies across global markets, including interest rates, currencies, commodities, and equities. With a strong culture of collaboration and innovation, the firm values transparency, diverse perspectives, and technical excellence.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for managing Cisco firewalls, routers, Ethernet, and SAN switches, as well as Palo Alto firewalls for connectivity and security. Responsibilities include troubleshooting LAN, VoIP, and circuit issues, overseeing Cisco Call Manager and Webex integration, and supporting network, voice, and security systems. The role requires working closely with IT staff and end users to diagnose and resolve network issues, as well as occasional after-hours installations and upgrades.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field and at least four years of experience in network engineering. Strong expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, vendor support troubleshooting, and telecommunications circuit management is essential. Experience with Cisco ISE, MFA, SAML, MDM, AWS, and financial services environments is preferred.