Our client a global, multi-strategy investment firm with over $21 billion in assets under management is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join its London-based team. This is a hands-on engineering role with exposure to a wide range of technologies, offering the opportunity to shape the infrastructure of a world-class trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain a multi-vendor, global network infrastructure.

Manage firewall systems and enhance network security practices.

Partner with technology and investment teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions.

Conduct network capacity planning and performance tuning.

Define and enforce network security standards.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues.

Participate in 24/7 on-call support and out-of-hours maintenance.

Ideal Candidate Profile Cultural Fit

Self-driven and proactive with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Passionate about network security or automation.

Able to perform under pressure in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

Comfortable working independently while collaborating across global teams.

Clear and effective communicator.

Technical Requirements

Deep expertise with Palo Alto firewalls and security infrastructure.

Strong experience in Python, Ansible, Git, and network automation.

Excellent understanding of network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, PIM, and IGMP.

Experience with cloud networking, particularly in AWS and Azure.

Proven ability to troubleshoot advanced networking issues.

Bonus Points For

Experience with Cisco Meraki products.

Familiarity with enterprise voice platforms (e.g., Cisco CUCM, Zoom Phone, WebEx Calling, Cloud9).

Certifications like PCNSE or CCNP.

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