What you'll do as a Network Engineer at Akuna: We are seeking a Network Engineer to join Akuna's innovative and growing IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate is likely to have received a college degree with a focus in network design, or equivalent experience. Candidates must be self-motivated, demonstrate excellent multitasking skills, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art electronic trading environment. In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with our Trading, IT Infrastructure, and Development teams to configure and troubleshoot the network infrastructure
- Provide day-to-day support of network and application environments, including port configuration and cabling
- Provide evening and weekend support and maintenance, and travel to data centers as required
- Work closely with other infrastructure engineers to evaluate current and new technology and improve all aspects of our infrastructure
- Work together with senior team members to analyze business requirements, and design, implement, and manage an effective (WAN/LAN) network that supports our current domestic and global trading platform
- Work with network providers to ensure that the trading infrastructure remains stable, competitive, and cost-effective
- Document and focus on automation of all day-to-day operations
Qualities that make great candidates: - 2 - 3 years of network engineering experience in a professional environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI stack
- Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- Some experience working with either Juniper, Arista or Cisco
- Understanding of switching, firewalls, STP, VLANs, VPNs, Trunks, ACLs, multicast routing (IGMP, PIM)
- Familiarity dealing with multiple vendors
- Experience performing network traffic and protocol analysis using standard industry tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
- Basic understanding of Linux/Unix
- Desire to obtain a CCNA or CCNP
- Scripting language (such as Python) experience
In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $110,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.
