Network Engineer
Network Engineer
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Job Description
At Mako we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.
Join the Mako IT Infrastructure team which is responsible for building and operating the complex technology foundation upon which the firms operations are built. In this team world-class engineers work together to build a highly reliable low-latency platform to enable the firms business.
The Network Engineer will work closely with Makos trading quant developer and support deliver globally distributed WANs LANs Cloud and exchange connectivity. The breadth of the teams responsibilities span ultra-low latency trading through to global unicast and multicast packet delivery routing switching monitoring automation and hardware implementation to both on-premise and co-located sites.
What youll be involved in:
- Planning and setting up network architecture including LAN WAN intranet and extranet.
- Installing and configuring routers switches firewalls and other network devices.
- Monitoring and optimizing network performance ensuring system availability and reliability and performing regular maintenance and updates.
- Diagnosing and resolving network problems promptly providing Level-2/3 support.
- Implementing security tools policies and procedures to protect network integrity.
- Recording and documenting network setups and procedures.
- Supporting a real-time latency-sensitive trading operation spread across multiple global sites.
- Disaster recovery business continuity and high availability engineering.
- Helping to drive the automation and efficiency of the network estate.
What we need from you:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for automating processes and using an infrastructure-as-code mind-set
- An open-minded and innovative approach and a desire to take initiative
- 4 years experience working as a network engineer in an enterprise environment
- Solid routing switching and firewalling knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of core network protocols such as TCP and UDP
- Some experience of advanced networking protocols such as BGP EIGRP IGMP
- Scripting skills for automation of network tasks e.g. Python Ansible NXAPI
- Experience with financial trading or low-latency environments is advantageous
- Hands on experience working in colocation/datacentre facilities
We are Mako
At Mako we are welcoming inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Flexible leave and flexible working policies
- Private health and dental insurance
- Generous pension scheme
- Free access to the Mako gym
- Employee wellbeing guidance and support
- Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako Foundation
About Mako
Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999 from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.
From offices in London Dublin Amsterdam Singapore Sydney Brisbane and Chengdu Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities Fixed Income Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial collaborative and philanthropic culture.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process please email and we will arrange this.
For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: .
Mako does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruiters or search firms and will not pay any fees to such firms without a signed agreement.
Employment Type
Full Time
