Network Infrastructure Manager

Network Infrastructure Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement network infrastructure in collocation for low latency exchange connectivity
• Design and implement network infrastructure for inter and intra data centres
• Develop scalable network architectures to accommodate growing business requirements
• Optimise network performance for local, wide-area, and data center networks.
• Oversee daily network operations, ensuring 24/7 network availability and minimal downtime.
• Manage network related hardware such as switches, routers, and firewalls across multiple data centers.
• Lead incident response for network issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Develop and maintain tools for real-time network monitoring and performance analysis.
• Optimise configurations for minimal packet loss, latency, throughput and jitter.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve network efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure network security by managing firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Implement best practices for securing sensitive trading data and infrastructure.
• Work closely with trading, development, and systems teams to align network configurations with trading strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, configurations, and incident resolutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

We’re seeking candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with collocation data centers and exchange connectivity.
• Proven experience in managing low-latency network infrastructure, preferably in the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs, Multicast).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Familiarity with cloud networking solutions and hybrid architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with automation tools for network configuration (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across teams.
• Leadership experience in managing and mentoring a network operations team.