Network Engineer - Routing & Switching

Network Engineer Description : Our client is a leading algo-trading firm operating in High Frequency and Medium Frequency Trading (HFT/MFT). As part of their technology expansion, they are strengthening their core network infrastructure and are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support their low-latency, high-availability trading environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a mission-critical setup where network performance and reliability directly impact trading outcomes. Key Responsibilities : - Design, manage, and support high-availability network infrastructure across trading and corporate environments - Ensure reliable, low-latency connectivity with exchanges, co-location facilities, and inter-office networks - Configure and maintain L2/L3 networking, routing, switching, and multicast for market data distribution - Provide production support and troubleshoot complex network issues in live trading environments - Manage exchange connectivity, telecom vendors, and data center/co-location operations - Monitor network performance and participate in incident response and root cause analysis - Contribute to automation, upgrades, capacity planning, and continuous infrastructure improvements Key Skills & Technical Requirements : - 3- 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering or network support roles - Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing & switching, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and network security - Experience with Cisco and/or Arista routers and switches - Knowledge of multicast networking (PIM, IGMP) - Exposure to high-availability or trading/financial services environments preferred - Basic Linux systems knowledge (Ubuntu/CentOS) - Familiarity with network automation using Python or Shell scripting - Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive environments Network Engineer Description : Our client is a leading algo-trading firm operating in High Frequency and Medium Frequency Trading (HFT/MFT). As part of their technology expansion, they are strengthening their core network infrastructure and are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support their low-latency, high-availability trading environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a mission-critical setup where network performance and reliability directly impact trading outcomes. Key Responsibilities : - Design, manage, and support high-availability network infrastructure across trading and corporate environments - Ensure reliable, low-latency connectivity with exchanges, co-location facilities, and inter-office networks - Configure and maintain L2/L3 networking, routing, switching, and multicast for market data distribution - Provide production support and troubleshoot complex network issues in live trading environments - Manage exchange connectivity, telecom vendors, and data center/co-location operations - Monitor network performance and participate in incident response and root cause analysis - Contribute to automation, upgrades, capacity planning, and continuous infrastructure improvements Key Skills & Technical Requirements : - 3- 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering or network support roles - Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing & switching, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and network security - Experience with Cisco and/or Arista routers and switches - Knowledge of multicast networking (PIM, IGMP) - Exposure to high-availability or trading/financial services environments preferred - Basic Linux systems knowledge (Ubuntu/CentOS) - Familiarity with network automation using Python or Shell scripting - Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive environments