At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain cutting-edge network infrastructure for a leading fintech firm.
- Company: Join iSAM, an innovative financial technology firm revolutionising quantitative trading.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on knowledge sharing and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while enhancing your networking skills.
- Qualifications: Expertise in networking, security, and automation; CCNP/CCIE level preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
i SAM is an innovative, financial technology firm specialising in quantitative trading, comprised of i SAM Funds and i SAM Securities.
i SAM Securities regulated by the FCA, SFC, and CIMA registered, is a leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted electronic market maker, providing liquidity, technology and prime services to institutional clients and trading venues globally.
The firm offers full-service prime brokerage and execution via its cutting-edge proprietary technology, as well as market leading analytics, cleared through the group’s bank Prime Brokers.
i SAM Funds is an alternative asset manager specialising in systematic investing.
Each strategy is unique, provides a specialist quantitative approach and is designed to deliver highly diversifying absolute returns for institutional portfolios.
About the Role
We are actively seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with a robust background in Wi-Fi, switching, routing, firewall technologies, and network automation principles.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of network protocols, network security, and automation frameworks to enhance overall network performance and reliability.
Responsibilities
- • Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure across data centres, cloud environments, and office settings.
- • Develop and implement firewall policies and VPN connectivity solutions.
- • Install, configure, and cable network hardware within a data centre environment.
- • Collaborate closely with infrastructure and development teams to ensure that network solutions align with business requirements and adhere to engineering best practices.
- • Develop and implement network automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and minimize manual intervention.
- • Provide business-as-usual support for network infrastructure and participate in an on-call rotation.
- • Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
Qualifications
- Core Networking
- • Extensive enterprise and data centre networking experience, with expertise equivalent to CCNP/CCIE level.
- • Thorough understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network design principles.
- • Experience with: a
- o BGP, MP-BGP, VRF, and route leaking
- o Internet and private peering connectivity
- o Multicast technologies (IGMP/PIM)
- o OSPF
- Network Security
- • Solid understanding of firewall policies, IPSEC VPNs, SSL technologies, and network security best practices.
- • Experience in implementing and supporting Network Access Control (NAC) platforms such as Cisco ISE, Arista AGNI, or similar 802.1x solutions.
- Automation & Observability
- • Experience with Python scripting and network automation frameworks.
- • Operational proficiency in Linux.
• • Hands-on experience with some of the following tools
- o Ansible
- o Terraform
- o Jinja2
- o Net Box
- o Git, Git Lab CI/CD
Bonus Qualifications
- • Experience with overlay networks (EVPN / VXLAN).
- • Experience with cloud networking technologies across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- • Experience in low-latency, high-performance, or financial services environments.
• • Familiarity with observability and monitoring platforms including
- o Prometheus
- o Alert Manager
- o Grafana
Personal Attributes
- Clear communication - articulates technical concepts concisely and effectively.
- Adaptability - adjusts to new technologies and navigates unexpected challenges.
- Analytical thinking - systematically breaks down complex issues.
- Decision-making - balances speed and accuracy in technical decisions.
- Collaboration over competition - prioritises team success over individual achievements.
- Accountability - follows through on commitments and takes ownership of mistakes.
- Patience - provides support to teammates as they learn or troubleshoot issues.
- Open to feedback - welcomes and applies suggestions for improvement.
- Growth mindset - consistently seeks ways to enhance skills and workflows.
- Proactiveness - takes initiative rather than waiting for direction.
Key Outcomes
Success in the Network Engineer role at i SAM extends beyond network management - it encompasses building relationships, problem-solving, and making a significant impact on the team and the organization.
- • Contributes to a positive, inclusive team culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged.
- • Enhances automation frameworks, thereby reducing manual effort and deployment risks.
- • Resolves issues swiftly and documents solutions for future reference.
- • Takes full responsibility for automation scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) tools.
- • Recognised by peers and leadership as a dependable resource for automation challenges.
- • Trusted to make informed decisions that align with team and company objectives.
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Network Engineer employer: Isam Securities
iSAM is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial technology sector. With a focus on employee growth and development, iSAM offers unique opportunities to shape data strategies and collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-paced environment. Located in a vibrant financial hub, employees benefit from access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive team atmosphere that encourages independent thinking and creativity.
