Senior Networks Engineer

Man Group•Massachusetts, MA

2h•$160,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Senior Networks Engineer will join Man Group’s Infrastructure Engineering department as part of Platform Engineering, which builds and operates the technology infrastructure powering the firm’s investment strategies. The role has direct responsibility and accountability for complex, high-performance network infrastructure, delivered through software-driven and agile engineering methods. The engineer will help build and manage infrastructure on-premises and in the cloud, work with business stakeholders, and promote reliable, robust engineering practices. The role also calls for enthusiasm for using AI development tools to accelerate delivery and encourage their adoption across the team.

Requirements

Experience operating and deploying network infrastructure.
Strong understanding of common Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols and practices, including OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP, RoCEv2, and spine-leaf architecture.
Knowledge of overlay networks, including EVPN and VXLAN.
Experience troubleshooting transport protocols such as TCP and UDP.
Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.
Experience with Arista EOS, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS, Palo Alto PAN-OS, and SONiC-based switches, and interest in exploring new platforms.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to select and work with vendors to engineer switches for next-generation computing environments.
Knowledge of fibre optics technology and cabling standards ranging from 1 to 800 Gbps, and ability to evaluate specifications and recommend purchases.
Understanding of basic power consumption and cooling issues in a data centre environment.
Eagerness to automate workflows to increase efficiency.
Clear communication skills and ability to maintain a high degree of customer feedback.
Flexible, reliable team player who enjoys collaboration and can also work independently.
Familiarity with Python, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and GitHub.
Knowledge of REST, Ansible, Terraform, and YAML.

Responsibilities

Promote and adhere to technology best practices, applying strong engineering skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of industry trends to build reliable, high-performance, robust solutions.
Build and manage Man Group’s on-premises and cloud infrastructure, using technologies such as Python.
Integrate Ansible, Terraform, and other automation tools with network systems and services.
Work closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
Deliver complex network architectures using software-driven and agile methodologies.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Two annual paid 'Mankind' days for community volunteering.
Competitive holiday entitlements.
Pension/401k.
Life and long-term disability coverage.
Group sick pay.
Enhanced parental leave.
Long-service leave.
Depending on location: private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options, and pet insurance.