At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of global network solutions across multiple regions and cloud environments.
- Company: Fast-growing multi-strategy hedge fund with exciting growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and involvement in innovative projects.
- Other info: Full-time onsite role with no visa sponsorship available.
- Why this job: Join a major hedge fund and shape the future of networking in finance.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in network engineering with expertise in cloud and enterprise technologies.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Senior Network Engineering Lead and Technical Design Authority sought to join a fast-growing Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund.
You will be the Firm's Global Technical Authority for Networking, responsible for the design, resilience and performance of the Network across multiple regions, Cloud environments and Trading Connectivity.
The role defines and drives the Enterprise Network Strategy, working closely with an MSP, acting as the senior escalation point for complex Network issues across a Hybrid, Cloud-First Infrastructure.
- Specific responsibilities include leading the design, implementation and evolution of the
- Global
Network: LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, Data Centre and Cloud Connectivity across all locations.
- You will also lead design and delivery of connectivity for Trading and
- Market
Data: Exchange, Broker and Co-Location links, Cross-Connects and Market-Data Distribution.
As a Senior Techncial Lead, you will own Cloud Networking Design across AWS and/or
Azure: VPC/VNet, Transit Gateway, Private Link, Express Route / Direct Connect, Route53, peering, hybrid routing and DNS, also exploring and onboarding new AWS and/or Azure Networking Services and features as part of continuous improvement of the Cloud Network platform.
Requirements
- 10+ years in Enterprise Network Engineering, including significant time in a Principal, Lead or Design-Authority capacity.
- Strong expertise in Enterprise Networking Technologies: Routing, Switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, Qo S and Multicast for Market Data.
- Experience with WAN technologies such as SD-WAN.
- Hands-on knowledge of Data Centre and Campus Network design (e. g. spine-leaf, high-availability architectures).
- Experience with Network Security Principles: Segmentation, Firewalls (Palo Alto essential), VPNs and Zero-Trust concepts.
- Production-scale Cloud Networking in AWS and/or Azure, including Hybrid Connectivity and Network Design with hands-on experience with: VPC, Transit Gateway, Private Link, Direct Connect and Route53 (or Azure equivalents).
- Automation and Scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform) applied to real Network Infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of Network Monitoring, Observability and Performance Optimisation tools.
- Proven experience operating Global Network Environments with High-Availability requirements, ideally in Financial Services or another Latency-sensitive, Regulated Environment.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a major multi-strategy Hedge Fund in its early stages of operations and growth with a strong pipeline of greenfield projects and initiatives as Senior Networks Lead and Technical Design Authority.
Please note that this Firm operates a full-time onsite, five-days per week policy and is unable to provide any Visa Sponsorship whatsoever.
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Network Engineering Lead / Technical Design Authority – Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund employer: Winston Fox
Winston Fox is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at a leading Quantitative Hedge Fund in London. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, employees benefit from market-leading compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive culture that values creativity and teamwork.
