Network Infrastructure Architect at DRW

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Trading, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Three to Five years of experience managing a large enterprise network infrastructure
  • Experience managing large-scale networks, infrastructure or software projects
  • Experience producing network design and architecture documents
  • In depth knowledge of Internet, WAN, LAN, and datacenter network architectures
  • In depth Routing & Switching fundamentals
  • Experience configuring routing for BGP, OSPF or EIGRP
  • In depth understanding of Linux (Boot sequence, service manager, file, process, network and kernel management)
  • Ability to deploy and operate a monitoring framework such as Cacti, Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus or Tick stack
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
  • A high level of energy and a passion for learning, creativity and innovation
  • The flexibility to participate in the rotating maintenance weekend schedule
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a team player

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure and support our global infrastructure including proprietary hardware platforms with a focus on low latency
  • Proactively identify enhancements to existing configurations, technologies and procedures to improve performance
  • Provide operational support for our global wireless and wired high-performance network environments
  • Use proprietary and industry standard monitoring and analysis tools to identify, diagnose and solve network related issues throughout our global infrastructure
  • Contribute to the documentation of network processes, systems and configurations
  • Design and deploy new monitoring and telemetry systems where applicable
  • Participate in network change and code reviews
  • Interact with software and infrastructure teams to design, maintain and improve our internal tool stack
  • Automate repetitive tasks and day to day network processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Network DesignNetwork ConfigurationLow Latency NetworkingGlobal InfrastructureWireless NetworkingWired NetworkingNetwork MonitoringProprietary HardwareNetwork Automation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Network Infrastructure Architect role?

The role requires three to five years of experience managing a large enterprise network infrastructure.

What key technical skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need in-depth knowledge of Internet, WAN, LAN, and datacenter network architectures, routing & switching fundamentals, experience configuring routing for BGP, OSPF or EIGRP, and an in-depth understanding of Linux including boot sequence, service manager, file, process, network, and kernel management.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team and work environment can I expect at DRW NX?

You will be part of a driven and dynamic global team focused on designing, improving, managing, and monitoring a global cutting-edge network, with opportunities to work on the fastest network in the world and experiment with the latest technologies.

DRW

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

About DRW

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading using its own capital to operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and pursue high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the ability to generate revenue through trading profits, achieved by employing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors is distinguished by its global presence and its commitment to attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Daily catered breakfast & lunch
Massages
Social events
Gym subsidy
Flexible work arrangements
Monthly tastings
Game room
On-site yoga classes and meditation
Employee led affinity groups
Mentor/mentee outings
Trivia nights
Educational opportunities
DRW-sponsored sports teams
Poker tournament
Private mother's suite

Risks

Increased competition from algorithmic trading firms may erode DRW's market share.
Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to DRW's crypto-assets strategy.
Talent war in tech and finance sectors may impact DRW's ability to retain top talent.

Differentiation

DRW combines technology, research, and risk management for diversified trading opportunities.
They operate using their own capital, allowing quick pivots to capture opportunities.
DRW has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and crypto-assets.

Upsides

Machine learning algorithms enhance predictive accuracy and risk management in trading.
DeFi platforms offer new opportunities for higher returns in crypto-assets.
Quantum computing revolutionizes trading strategies with faster, complex data analysis.

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