Network Specialist

Description:

Hunter Bond is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join an elite FinTech trading firm operating at the cutting edge of financial technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to design and manage ultra-low latency network solutions for one of the most advanced trading environments in the world.

As part of a global infrastructure engineering team, the Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of high-performance network systems that underpin the firm’s trading and research operations. The position involves significant autonomy, opportunities for technical innovation, and hands-on involvement with emerging technologies across routing, switching, and automation.

This is an ideal role for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, where innovation, performance, and reliability are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer and maintain network infrastructure across routing, switching, security, proxies, and related systems.

• Design and deploy scalable, low-latency network solutions to support global trading operations.

• Manage incident response and escalation (L1/L2) to ensure uninterrupted system performance.

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and network diagnostics.

• Lead greenfield projects, contributing to system design and architecture from inception to deployment.

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet critical deadlines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in network automation using Python and Ansible.

• Advanced knowledge of routing and switching protocols, including OSPF, BGP, NAT, IPSEC, GRE, and VRF.

• Cisco certifications required; CCIE certification is highly desirable.

• Experience working with cloud-based network solutions such as AWS and GCP.

• In-depth understanding of network security, scalability, and optimization principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver solutions in time-sensitive environments.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities for working within global engineering teams.

Why Join This Role:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the FinTech and trading sector.

• A company culture that treats technologists as top assets—technical teams report only to technical leadership.

• Small, high-performing team environment offering visibility, responsibility, and real impact.

• Constant exposure to exciting greenfield projects with opportunities to innovate and experiment.

• Minimal bureaucracy and high agility for rapid decision-making and execution.

• Modern, beautiful office space designed to foster creativity and productivity.