Overview
On Site
140k - 180k
Full Time
Skills
Network Engineering
Financial Technology
Enterprise Networks
Routing Protocols
Border Gateway Protocol
OSPF
Network Optimization
Firewall Administration
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Performance Tuning
Terraform
Ansible
Financial Services
Network Monitoring
Analytics
Market Analysis
VMware
Network Security
Cisco Certifications
Network Design
Cisco
Juniper
Arista
Firewall
Virtual Private Network
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Network
Optimization
Management
Documentation
Capacity Management
Collaboration
Trading
Insurance
SAP BASIS
Job Details
Exciting job opportunity at a leading proprietary trading firm in Chicago where your network engineering expertise will directly impact mission-critical trading infrastructure. The company specializes in high-frequency trading strategies where network performance, reliability, and security are paramount to business success. They are seeking a seasoned Network Infrastructure Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your technical decisions directly impact trading performance and profitability.
You'll collaborate with trading technologists and infrastructure teams to design, implement, and optimize ultra-low-latency network solutions. With competitive compensation reflecting the specialized nature of financial technology, you'll gain exposure to advanced networking architectures while working in a meritocratic environment that values technical excellence. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of network performance and security in a result-driven culture, this position offers unparalleled growth and learning opportunities.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
You'll collaborate with trading technologists and infrastructure teams to design, implement, and optimize ultra-low-latency network solutions. With competitive compensation reflecting the specialized nature of financial technology, you'll gain exposure to advanced networking architectures while working in a meritocratic environment that values technical excellence. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of network performance and security in a result-driven culture, this position offers unparalleled growth and learning opportunities.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Arista networking equipment
- Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and network optimization
- Firewall management experience (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco)
- Experience with network segmentation and security best practices
- Strong troubleshooting skills and performance optimization experience
- Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience supporting critical production environments
- Experience in financial services or trading environments
- Knowledge of ultra-low-latency networking techniques
- Cloud networking expertise (AWS, Azure)
- Experience with network monitoring and analytics tools
- Understanding of trading protocols and market data infrastructure
- Experience with VMware NSX or software-defined networking
- Network security certifications (CCNP Security, PCNSE)
Tech Breakdown
- 50% Network Infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
- 20% Security Implementation (Firewalls, VPNs, Segmentation)
- 15% Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure)
- 15% Network Automation and Monitoring
- 70% Hands On (design, implementation, optimization, troubleshooting)
- 10% Management Duties (documentation, capacity planning)
- 20% Team Collaboration (working with trading desks, infrastructure teams)
The Offer
- Bonus OR Commission eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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