At a Glance
- Tasks: Secure and optimise network systems while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Prestigious trading company with a global reach and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on automation and modern networking techniques.
- Why this job: Join a mission-critical team and make a real impact in network security.
- Qualifications: Experience in network security, strong troubleshooting skills, and a passion for technology.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Network Security Specialist – Quantitative Trading4 days in office Quant Capital is urgently looking for an experienced Network Security Specialist to join one of the most prestigious trading companies globally.
This role sits in an experienced London team but with global collaboration.
The work is interesting but intense however there will be no long hours in this well-resourced and efficient team.
As a Network Security Specialist, you will help maintain the highest level of service and ensure the business’s network security is ahead of the business requirements, whilst also pushing standardisation through automation.
My client has built numerous distributed systems on an agile, reliable, multi-vendor network infrastructure, this supports all traffic profiles from trading to internet connectivity.
Enabling those systems to operate in a secure and auditable manner is a key mission of the Network Security team Key responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the Network Engineering team on DMZ designs and deployments Troubleshooting network issues by deep diving into packet captures and reviewing audit logs.
Assist the team with support tasks and help improve the teams ability to monitor systems effectively through scripting and or collaborating with Developers for more complex dtasks.
Working closely with Cyber Security to mitigate threats and stay on top of vulnerabilities.
Ensuring firewall policies are up to date against security standards and business requirements Key requirements: Extensive experience deploying and maintaining mission-critical networks Hands-on experience with firewall configuration and troubleshooting Excellent knowledge and understanding of network security principles and technologies (TCP, ARP, BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS)An intuition for automating workflows Experience in DMZ network design Good programming skills Clear and effective communicator Understanding of computer science principles and passion for technology.
This role would suit an experience network security engineer who takes pride in their work and knowledge of the sector, you do not need experience in finance but you must understand the mission-critical nature of the industry.
You will likely be excited about network automation and modern networking techniques.
My client is based in London
Network Security Specialist employer: Quant Capital
Quant Capital is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in the fintech sector, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With substantial training and development opportunities, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a flexible hybrid work model in the heart of London. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values growth and cutting-edge technology.
