Senior Network Engineer - High Frequency Trading - London - 150k + bonuses
Durlston Partners is working with a HFT firm that is looking for a Network Engineer to build, secure, and automate the hybrid-cloud infrastructure powering their high-frequency trading platform. You will ensure 24/7 uptime and low-latency connectivity between their on-premise data centers, AWS environments, and global crypto exchanges.
Core responsibilities:
Hybrid Architecture:
Manage connectivity between AWS (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway) and physical data centers using BGP and OSPF.
Network Automation:
Replace manual workflows with Python scripts and IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible) to provision and update network resources.
Security:
Configure and maintain Palo Alto firewalls (VM-Series & Physical), implementing granular policies to secure proprietary trading algorithms.
Performance:
Monitor network latency and jitter (Datadog/Splunk) to ensure optimal execution speeds for trading strategies.
You'll ideally have experience with:
Python:
Proficient in scripting for network automation (Netmiko, Napalm, or Boto3).
AWS:
Deep knowledge of cloud networking, Security Groups, and Transit Gateways.
Security:
Expert-level configuration of Palo Alto Networks (Panorama, GlobalProtect, IPSec VPNs).
Protocols:
Strong grasp of TCP/IP, BGP, and multicast.
Preferred
Experience in Crypto/DeFi or High-Frequency Trading.
Palo Alto (PCNSE) or AWS Advanced Networking certifications.
* Linux/Bash proficiency.
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