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Senior Network Engineer

IEX Group
Location
New York
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Network Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in networking, focusing on high-performance, low-latency networks
  • Strong experience with multicast and network automation platforms, such as Ansible and Python
  • Proven experience in the financial services industry, ideally in a High-Frequency Trading firm, Proprietary Trading Firm, or Exchange environment
  • Solid experience with capacity planning, network performance tuning, and implementing network upgrades
  • Advanced understanding of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VRF, STP, IGMP, PIM
  • Hands-on experience with network automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, or similar platforms)
Nice to have
  • Networking certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, or Arista ACE)
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques
  • Experience with firewalls and load balancers
  • Experience with BGP traffic engineering
  • Familiarity with FIX protocol, FPGA-based networking, and market data feed handlers
What the job really is

As a Senior Network Engineer at IEX, you will design, implement, and operate high-performance, low-latency networks, particularly for the new Options Exchange. Your role will involve automating network systems, monitoring performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting network issues and optimizing infrastructure to support real-time trading.

Benefits
  • Starting annual base pay between $225,000 and $250,000
  • Eligible for bonus and equity
Things to weigh
  • High-pressure environment where microseconds matter
  • Occasional travel to other data centers and disaster recovery sites required
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