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Low-Latency Network Engineer

Huxley
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

Huxley is currently partnering with a global markets proprietary trading firm based in Chicago who is seeking a seasoned Low-Latency Network Engineer to enhance their automated trading infrastructure. With over 40 years in the financial system, this company combines the dynamism of a startup with the experience of an established firm. This role requires hands-on technical expertise and offers the opportunity to work within an entrepreneurial culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement network solutions tailored for automated trading systems.
  • Maintain high availability and low latency network infrastructures.
  • Troubleshoot network issues and collaborate on technology solutions.
  • Proactive monitoring of the network with effective capacity planning.
  • Participate in on-call support rotations, including some weekend work.
  • Mentor junior engineers from a technical standpoint.

Required Skills:

  • Expertise in multicast and unicast routing protocols such as TCP/IP, PIM, BGP, OSPF.
  • Proficiency in designing, deploying, and managing modern IP multicast networks.
  • Understanding of low latency networking concepts and tools like packet capture and tcpdump analysis.
  • Familiarity with firewall administration, site-to-site VPNs, high accuracy timing protocols, and network management software.
  • Scripting abilities in languages like Python for network automation tasks.

This position is onsite in Chicago; remote work is not available.


EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


To find out more about Huxley, please visit www.huxley.com

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