Lead Network Engineer - VP

We are seeking an experienced full-time Network Engineer based in London to join our Electronic Trading Network Engineering team. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for designing high-performance, low-latency network solutions for projects within the EMEA region, whilst also supporting initiatives in other regions i.e. AMER & APAC. As a member of our global network engineering team, you will contribute to both strategic and project design work, helping shape and advance Morgan Stanley's cutting-edge global trading network. The role demands adaptability and a readiness to engage with emerging technologies in the low-latency networking sector. The role will encompass a wide range of network engineering tasks, supporting our global trading network that operates across numerous data centres and co-location sites worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Connectivity
• Exchange Connectivity
• Low-latency network design
• The provision of high-quality technical documentation
• Responsibility for the delivery of global network projects, from initial requirements gathering and solution design through to the final hand-over to deployment teams
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal engineering teams to advance Morgan Stanley's low-latency trading network
• Work effectively with colleagues across various technology departments and project teams to deliver business aligned solutions
• Proactively update stakeholders and department management with project developments, escalating issues as necessary
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Level 4 engineering support for major operational incidents operating in a follow-the-sun model to ensure global coverage
• Act as a subject matter expert, offering guidance and expertise to fellow team members and business stakeholders

This role would suit an experienced Network professional, most likely from a financial services background with a deep understanding of low-latency trading networks.

Skills Required

• 10+ years of experience working in a similar role within financial services
• CCNP level minimum, CCIE/CCDE level preferred
• Proven track-record of delivering business aligned low-latency network designs
• Ability to act as a technical lead in a global organization

Non-Technical

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for delivering high-quality solutions with a high level of customer satisfaction
• The ability to explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience
• Effective collaborator who excels in a team environment and values knowledge sharing

Technical

• Expert knowledge of IP networking and TCP/IP
• In-depth knowledge of WAN, LAN, and data centre architectures
• Competent in all aspects of Routing & Switching including expert level knowledge of protocols such as spanning-tree, BGP and OSPF
• Familiarity with multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM
• Experience with bi-directional NAT
• Knowledge of Tap Aggregation, time-stamping and lossless network monitoring
• Experience with Arista & Cisco low-latency switches

Skills Desired

• Expert in low-latency network technologies
• Layer 1 Networking
• Market Data Distribution Networks
• A10 & F5 Load-balancers
• Corvil Analytics
• Exposure to dark fibre and optical transport networks
• Experience working with Microwave technologies
• Knowledge of Precision Timing: Time synchronisation protocols, including NTP, PTP and PPS Meinberg & Spectracom timing products GNSS satellite sources White Rabbit time-synchronisation

Network Automation

• Use of Python and shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks
• Experience using network automation tools and frameworks, including Ansible or similar technologies
• Working knowledge of Forward Networks
• Use of Git for version control and collaborative documentation

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work‑life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.