TNS

Network Engineer

TNS • $90K — $100K *
US-Anywhere
+ 20 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years supporting global IP networks
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista platforms
  • Strong Layer-2 knowledge (VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP)
  • Robust understanding of Layer-3 fundamentals (BGP, OSPF, IS?IS)
  • Experience with NAT configuration and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with multicast protocols (IGMP, PIM)
  • Packet capture and analysis skills using tools like tcpdump or Wireshark
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support add/move/change (MAC) activities in production financial markets networks
  • Configure and troubleshoot Layer-2 and Layer-3 network services
  • Assist with routing changes and troubleshooting for BGP, OSPF, and IS?IS
  • Support NAT configuration and isolate faults for static and dynamic NAT
  • Assist with IP multicast used for market data distribution
  • Perform packet capture and traffic analysis
  • Contribute to Layer-1 troubleshooting, focusing on physical connectivity and latency-sensitive paths
  • Adhere to change, documentation, and operational processes
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on automation configurations and validation

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacations
  • 401K plan with company match
Full Job Description

Overview

Transaction Network Services (TNS)

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our Financial Markets Network Engineering team. This role supports real‑time trading and market data connectivity across highly available global networks. The position provides strong exposure to routing, switching, multicast, automation, and packet‑level troubleshooting in production trading environments.

Responsibilities


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support add/move/change (MAC) activities across production financial‑markets networks

  • Configure and troubleshoot Layer‑2 and Layer‑3 network services​

  • Assist with BGP, OSPF, and IS‑IS routing changes and troubleshooting

  • Support NAT configuration and fault isolation (static and dynamic NAT)

  • Assist with IP multicast (IGMP, PIM) used for market data distribution

  • Perform packet capture and traffic analysis (tcpdump, Wireshark or equivalent)

  • Assist with Layer‑1 troubleshooting including physical connectivity and latency‑sensitive paths

  • Follow disciplined change, documentation, and operational processes

  • Work with senior engineers on automation‑enabled configuration and validation

  • For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000K-$100,000K annually. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

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NETDEVOPS & AUTOMATION

  • Exposure to network‑as‑code practices using structured data (JSON/YAML)

  • Assist with templated configuration and automation workflows (e.g., Jinja2, Ansible)

  • Follow Git‑based version control and peer‑review workflows for network changes


Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • 3+ years of experience supporting global IP networks

  • Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Arista platforms

  • Strong Layer‑2 knowledge (VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP)

  • Strong Layer‑3 fundamentals (BGP basics, OSPF/IS‑IS concepts)

  • NAT fundamentals and troubleshooting experience

  • Multicast fundamentals (IGMP, PIM)

  • Packet capture and analysis skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


CERTIFICATIONS

  • CCNA or CCNP

  • NCIA or JNCIP

About TNS

TNS is a market research and consulting firm that provides insights and actionable recommendations to help companies make better decisions. The company offers a wide range of services, including brand and communication research, customer experience and loyalty research, innovation and product development research, and stakeholder management research. TNS has a global presence, with offices in over 80 countries.
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