Network Engineer
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Job description
We are looking for a experienced Network Engineer for an amazing trading company in Amsterdam! You will be part of a team which builds solutions to optimise and improve on-prem and cloud network systems and interconnects. You will work closely with traders, researchers and engineers. If you'd like to be part of an exciting and dynamic work environment - Do not miss out on this great opportunity! Your main mission is designing and optimizing a high-performance and reliable network infrastructure. Responsibilities:
- Ensure seamless operation and top performance of the network infrastructure by resolving issues efficiently.
- Develop and implement solutions to enhance the performance and resilience of on-premises and cloud-based network systems and interconnects.
- Conduct scheduled network maintenance activities.
- Contribute to the planning, capacity management, and procurement processes for network infrastructure.
- Establish and maintain secure network configurations, implement firewall policies, and adhere to information security policies to safeguard network resources. Assist with internal security audits.
- Manage relationships with internal teams (traders, developers) and external partners (data centers, service providers, and vendors).
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, inventories, and network monitoring systems.
Requirements
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Strong knowledge of core networking technologies, including LACP, STP, VLAN, MLAG, OSPF, BGP, IGMP, and PIM.
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Proven experience with wide area networks, multicast routing, and security devices (e.g., firewalls).
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Expertise in network services such as SNMP/Telemetry, Syslog, NTP/PTP, and TACACS+/RADIUS.
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Proficiency with Unix/Linux command-line tools and networking stacks. Nice to haves:
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Hands-on experience with network automation tools and frameworks, such as Bash, Python, Ansible, and Netbox.
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Familiarity with data center operations, including cabling standards, hardware installation requirements, and working with smart hands support.
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Experience in designing, deploying, and managing virtual networks in cloud environments like AWS, Alibaba, or GCP.
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Knowledge of hybrid/dedicated/hosted cloud connections and interconnects with on-premises networks.
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Skilled in monitoring and troubleshooting cloud network performance using both native and third-party tools.
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Familiarity with Arista or Cisco technologies and command-line interfaces.