Network Engineer
Job Opportunity: Network Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $150,000-$200,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Type: Full-Time | Hybrid | Global Collaboration
A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking to find a Network Engineer who thrives in high-performance environments and is passionate about building and optimizing ultra-low latency infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to join a global team of engineers and researchers who are pushing the boundaries of technology in financial markets.
You'll be part of a collaborative, research-driven culture where innovation, automation, and precision are key. If you're excited by the challenge of designing and supporting one of the fastest networks in the industry, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and support global network infrastructure optimized for low-latency trading.
- Troubleshoot and maintain hybrid wireless and wired high-performance network environments.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues such as micro-bursting, jitter, and queuing using data-driven methods.
- Automate network management, deployment, and maintenance using scripting and DevOps tools.
- Lead global network initiatives from design through implementation and documentation.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in networking and infrastructure support.
- 1+ year of scripting experience (Python preferred).
- Advanced knowledge of IP networking, TCP/IP, switching, routing (BGP, OSPF), and multicast (IGMP, PIM).
- Experience supporting large-scale global network environments.
- Familiarity with hardware platforms (Cisco, Mellanox, Arista).
- Proficiency with Git, REST/JSON, and automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
- Experience with databases and monitoring tools (e.g., MySQL, Splunk, Grafana, Icinga).
- Strong Linux shell skills and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- CCIE certification or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Information Technology).
- Proven ability to operate in high-pressure environments with a collaborative mindset.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life & AD&D insuranceContinue
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
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