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Senior Lead Networking Technical Architect

Micro-Data Systems Inc.
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025
Job Title: Senior Lead Networking Technical Architect
Location: NYC
Experience Level: Senior / Expert

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Lead Networking Technical Architect with expert-level experience in Arista, Palo Alto Networks, data center networking to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our high-performance trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in low-latency financial networks, ensuring our systems meet the demanding requirements of high-frequency trading (HFT) and other mission-critical financial applications.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Architect and optimize high-performance, low-latency network infrastructure for financial applications, including high-frequency trading and real-time data processing.
  • Design, implement, and manage Arista-based data center networks with a focus on ultra-low-latency and high availability.
  • Deploy and secure next-generation firewall solutions using Palo Alto Networks to ensure robust security and compliance.
  • Integrate and optimize InfiniBand networking for high-performance computing (HPC) and trading environments.
  • Collaborate with financial technology teams to ensure network infrastructure aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead networking architecture projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Develop and enforce best practices for network automation, monitoring, and incident response.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in financial networking, security, and performance optimization.

Required Qualifications:
  • 10 years of experience in designing and managing large-scale data center networks in the financial industry.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Arista Networks, including EOS, CloudVision, and ultra-low-latency architectures.
  • Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, security policies, and threat prevention strategies.
  • DC Spine/Leaf architecture with Advanced Layer 3 and VXLAN skillsets/experience.
  • In-depth understanding of financial trading infrastructure, market data distribution, and exchange connectivity.
  • Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, multicast, and other advanced networking protocols.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills in high-stakes, real-time environments.
  • Ability to lead and mentor teams, as well as collaborate with traders, developers, and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with low-latency tuning for trading systems.
  • Knowledge of FIX protocol and financial market infrastructure.
  • Certifications such as Arista ACE, Palo Alto PCNSE, CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center), or similar.
  • Prior experience in high-frequency trading (HFT) or investment banking environments.

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