Referment
Network Engineer - Hedge Fund (264BDAA)
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Network Engineer - Hedge Fund (264BDAA)
Network Engineer – Including High-Performance Infrastructure at a Leading Technology-Driven Investment Firm
About the Role
Referment is partnering with a leading technology-driven investment firm to hire a Network Engineer for its global Infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to join a highly technical environment where networking sits at the heart of the firm's trading platform and wider technology estate.
Working as part of a lean, collaborative team, you’ll be responsible for designing, building, and supporting the network infrastructure that powers a fast-paced, performance-critical business. The role blends project work with operational engineering, making it ideal for those who enjoy solving complex technical challenges while owning critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support the firm’s enterprise network infrastructure
- Manage and optimise switching, routing, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networking, and core connectivity
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues
- Support and improve network performance, resilience, and availability across global environments
- Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams on new deployments, upgrades, and technology initiatives
- Automate operational tasks using scripting and infrastructure tooling where appropriate
- Support Windows and Linux server environments as part of the wider infrastructure team
- Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firm’s infrastructure architecture and operational best practices
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What We’re Looking For
Experience & Technical Skills
- 5+ years’ experience in Network Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and enterprise networking concepts
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco networking technologies
- Experience troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure in a complex environment
- Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux server environments
- Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for building and improving infrastructure
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Preferred (But Not Essential)
- Experience in financial services, trading, or high-availability environments
Why Join?
Joining means becoming part of a technology-driven business where engineers are empowered to make a tangible impact. As a member of a lean, skilled infrastructure team, you’ll:
- Gain exposure to a modern technology estate
- Work on challenging engineering projects
- Help shape the network platform supporting a global investment business
This full-time Central London-based role offers: ✔ Highly competitive compensation ✔ Opportunity to collaborate with some of the industry’s strongest engineering talent
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