Network Engineer

About The Company

Teamware Solutions is a renowned technology services provider specializing in delivering innovative and reliable IT solutions to clients across various industries. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, Teamware Solutions has established itself as a trusted partner for organizations seeking digital transformation and infrastructure optimization. The company fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning, technical excellence, and career growth. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Teamware Solutions values talent from all backgrounds and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our team in a critical role supporting a low-latency trading environment. This position involves managing and optimizing high-performance network infrastructure within a fast-paced, live trading setup. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in routing, switching, security, and network automation, with experience supporting financial trading systems or similar latency-sensitive environments. You will work closely with trading and systems teams to ensure the network is resilient, secure, and capable of delivering real-time data flow essential for algorithmic trading operations. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and success of trading strategies by maintaining optimal network performance and security.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Between 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in network engineering or related roles.
• Professional certification such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols including VLANs, Inter VLAN routing, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, Layer 3 routing, BGP, and other dynamic routing protocols.
• Hands-on experience with firewall platforms such as Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks, including configuration and security management.
• Proficiency with VPN technologies, including IPSec, SSL, and Site-to-Site VPNs.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, scripting skills in Shell and Python for automation tasks.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and performance optimization, preferably within financial services or trading environments.
• Knowledge of multicast routing protocols such as PIM and IGMP.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS is considered an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and manage multiple high-priority projects effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive attitude towards learning and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance to ensure low latency and high reliability in a trading environment.
• Configure, install, and maintain network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN gateways.
• Provide hands-on support for production network issues across data centers, colocation facilities, offices, and trading floors.
• Drive network automation initiatives by scripting configuration updates and managing infrastructure devices efficiently.
• Support and administer firewall environments to maintain security and compliance standards.
• Perform firmware upgrades and hardware replacements to ensure network stability and performance.
• Support Linux-based servers, including system monitoring, hardware changes, software installations, and upgrades.
• Implement multicast routing protocols such as PIM and IGMP to facilitate efficient data distribution.
• Collaborate with trading and systems teams to design and implement resilient network solutions tailored to latency-sensitive applications.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on the latest networking technologies, security threats, and industry best practices to enhance network infrastructure.

Benefits

Teamware Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. This includes competitive salary packages, health insurance coverage, and retirement plans. Employees have access to ongoing training and certification opportunities to enhance their technical skills. The company promotes a flexible work environment with options for remote work and flexible hours where applicable. Additionally, employees enjoy a collaborative and innovative workplace culture that encourages knowledge sharing, mentorship, and career advancement. We believe in recognizing and rewarding performance, and provide a supportive environment to help our team members succeed both professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity

Teamware Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diversity enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success, and we strive to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our hiring practices are designed to promote fairness and to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to contribute and grow within our organization.

Key skills/competency

• Network Engineering
• Low-Latency Trading
• Routing Protocols
• Switching Protocols
• Firewall Management
• Network Automation
• Python Scripting
• Linux Administration
• Multicast Routing
• Network Security