Senior Networks Engineer
The Team
Platform Engineering is the powerhouse behind our technology infrastructure. We equip investment teams with the tools to scale their strategies and operate effectively, from expansive data storage and high-performance computing in our data centres to massive on-premises database deployments and cutting-edge end-user devices. We are also responsible for keeping Man Group secure and automating infosec processes, ensuring seamless operations across the firm.
Join us as a Network Engineer in the Infrastructure Engineering department and you'll be part of a team that builds and runs the platform powering Man Group's hedge funds. You will be member of an existing engineering team where you have direct responsibility and accountability for a complex and high-performance network infrastructures. You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of delivering complex network architectures delivered via software driven and agile methodology. You should have the enthusiasm for leveraging AI development tools to accelerate delivery and driving their adoption across the team.
Role Responsibilities
Promote and adhere to best practice across Technology, by aligning strong engineering skills, attention to detail and knowledge of industry trends and best practices to build reliable, high performance and robust solutions.
Building and managing Man Group’s infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, using technologies such as Python.
Integrate Ansible, Terraform, and other automation tools with Network systems and services.
Working closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic environment
You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of delivering complex network architectures delivered via software driven and agile methodology.
Key Competencies
Essential
Operating and deploying network infrastructure
Great understanding of common layer 2 and layer 3 network protocols (OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP, RoCEv2, spine-leaf architecture) and best practices for them
Overlay networks (EVPN, VXLAN)
Troubleshooting transport protocols (TCP/UDP)
Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark
Arista (EOS), Cisco (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS), Palo Alto (PAN-OS) and SONiC-based switches, as well as an interest in exploring new platforms
Advantageous
Proven ability to select and work with vendors to engineer switches for next-generation computing environments
Knowledge of fibre optics technology and cabling standards ranging from 1 to 800 Gbps, with the ability to evaluate specs and make recommendations on appropriate purchases
Understanding of basic power consumption and cooling issues in a data centre environment
Eagerness to automate your workflow to increase efficiency
Clear communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of customer feedback
A flexible and reliable team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment but is also self-motivated and can work independently when needed
Familiarity with Python, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and GitHub is desirable
REST/Ansible/Terraform/YAML
The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
US Pay Range
$160,000—$170,000 USD