Senior Network Engineer (Financial Services - Trading Platforms)
Type: Outside IR35 Contract
Location: London (Hybrid – Majority WFH)
Client Overview:
Our client, a growing financial services firm, seeks a Senior Network Engineer. This pivotal role involves strategic planning for system integrations and Palo Alto firewall deployments, ensuring network reliability and security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategically plan and execute the integration of acquired businesses systems into existing infrastructure.
- Configure and oversee Palo Alto firewalls to maintain security and compliance standards.
- Architect and optimize network infrastructure to enhance trading platform performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement comprehensive network solutions.
- Proactively troubleshoot network issues and implement effective monitoring strategies.
- Document network configurations, procedures, and best practices for knowledge sharing.
- Integrating legacy systems / platforms into Palo Alto, experience implementing over Juniper and Cisco would be advantageous.
- Lead network projects, ensuring operational stability and alignment with business objectives.
Desired Experience:
- Extensive experience in financial services network engineering, with a focus on strategic planning and implementation.
- Expertise in Palo Alto firewall configuration and management, ensuring robust security measures.
- Strong understanding of network protocols and security principles, with a track record of successful deployments.
- Proven experience delivering results in a project-based environment, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
- Project management experience and operational familiarity, ensuring seamless execution of network initiatives.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of network infrastructure within a dynamic and innovative financial services environment.
To discuss further please contact the Financial Services team at Venn Group.