Network Engineer

The Role

You will be a member of the Information Technology Team, working in a challenging environment, supporting the business in day-to-day operations, as well as facilitating business changes. The Network team are responsible for designing and maintaining both the production environment and Corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure

Research and identify the most appropriate options for the entire Trayport network infrastructure

Design the architecture of the required infrastructure solution

Manage the deployment, maintenance and upgrade paths of the network

Identify, deploy and maintain appropriate connectivity options for a geographically dispersed, growth based business

Maintain and test business continuity plans and systems

Contribute to the overall quality of service delivered to internal users and clients

Support the Application Support team in dealing with critical incidents in the Managed Service environment

Design

Contribute to the roadmap for the development and evolution of the infrastructure that is appropriate for the current needs as well as scalable for the future needs of the business

Continuous improvement

Contribute toward design improvements that allow for more efficient support of the environment, applications and clients

Actively contribute to increasing the availability of our services by providing iterative improvements to existing infrastructure solutions

The Person

Excellent knowledge of:

Managing and troubleshooting networks (Cisco CCNP desirable)

Dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, PIM)

Datacentre interconnect technologies (OTV, VXLAN)

WAN connectivity (MPLS, EPL, dark fibre, etc.)

Cisco datacenter switching/routing (Nexus), campus routing (ISR/ASR)

VPN Technologies and posture assessment

Designing and managing VMware vSphere environments

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco ACI

Desirable knowledge of:

Multicast design and delivery within a fast paced exchange environment

Windows / Linux server platforms

Active Directory

Knowledge of any scripting language and/or previous experience of automation

Proven ability to collaboratively pursue issue resolution and push for long term and permanent solutions to on-going problems

Understanding of fundamental computer architecture, TCP/IP networking, server virtualisation, storage and operating system concepts

Knowledge of ITIL, willingness to pursue deeper study and expertise

What we offer

Competitive salary

Generous bonus

Excellent pension

Fantastic holiday entitlement, 29 days + 2 Impact days to volunteer + public holidays

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Company share scheme

Career progression plans tailored to you

Interest free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Private health care

Regular social events

Parental benefits such as workplace nursery scheme, enhanced leave for new parents, work/life balance

Plus much, much more

Trayport is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

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