Network Engineer
Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.
Data lies at the heart of every operation within Geneva Trading, embodying our commitment to excellence. We take pride in our ability to provide top-tier network solutions tailored to the dynamic demands of our high-volume, low-latency environment. Our Network Engineers play a pivotal role in this pursuit, tasked with the vigilant oversight of existing networks while collaborating with vendors to envision innovative design strategies for platform enhancements and cutting-edge network architecture. We seek individuals deeply passionate about networking, driven by a relentless pursuit of solutions and an unwavering dedication to enhancing our infrastructure. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, adept at juggling multiple tasks and maintaining composure under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring network infrastructure across OSI layers 1-3.
- Expanding and refining alerting and reporting mechanisms to ensure operational efficiency.
- Crafting resilient and high-performing network solutions to support emerging business initiatives.
- Providing ongoing support for existing network environments.
- Tackling intricate network issues with precision and expertise.
- Engaging with a 24/7 support team to uphold firm operations.
- Facilitating seamless communication and cooperation with core technical teams during project support and critical brainstorming sessions.
Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related field of study and networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP highly preferred)
- Preference for candidates with prior experience in the financial services sector.
- Configuration and monitoring of Cisco networking equipment (NX-OS and IOS)
- Implementation of layer 1 replication and capture techniques.
- Diagnosis and resolution of TCP-related performance and quality issues.
- Management of data center operations.
- Expertise in routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
- Expertise in L2 switching, STP, L2 redundancy, trunking.
- Knowledge of fiber cabling and circuit provisioning/delivery.
- Understanding of PIM and Multicast routing techniques and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in security platforms and VPN technologies (e.g., Palo Alto Firewalls, IPSEC, Security Policies, NAT).
- Experience in Python/Ansible is preferred.
- Exposure to lab environments for testing and validation of new functionality/designs is a plus.
- Prior experience within the financial services industry is a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
