(Chicago, IL):

Key skills required: LAN/WAN, Switching, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Multicast-IGMP, PIM, 10G Ethernet, Sonet, DWDM/CWDM, MPLS, TCP/IP, Linux, Packet Capture and Analysis, Tapping and Spanning

Electronic trading firm is seeking an exceptional Network Specialist to join the team and focus on designing, developing, and maintaining networks to support traders. Responsibilities involve building network infrastructure, responding to network problems, short and long term project work, and continually driving improvements in network performance.

Experience supporting applications in a Network environment is a must. Prior experience with proprietary trading firms and exchanges is desired. This position provides an exceptional compensation package recognizing contributions to company’s operating performance.

Responsibilities:
-Work with teammates to drive the design and deployment of new installations of trading systems at exchange collocations.
-Design and implement high performance, low latency WAN infrastructure.
-Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow, and technology deployment.
-Identify and evaluate new technology.
-Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues.
-Find and improve performance bottlenecks.
-Work closely with other parts of the business to identify areas of high opportunity.

Qualifications:
-Deep understanding of IP networking: Switching, Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), Multicast (IGMP, PIM)
-Expertise with high-performance LAN technology (10 G ethernet, product architecture)
-Expertise with optical WAN technology (SONET,DWDM/CWDM, MPLS)
-Performance analysis and troubleshooting: Packet capture and analysis, Tapping and spanning
-Deep understanding of the TCP/IP protocol
-Experience with data center planning and deployment
-Experience with a scripting language such as python or Perl
-Experience with the Linux operating system, C/C++, SQL a plus
-Able and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation
-Eager to work in a collaborative, team environment
-Detail oriented, analytical mindset, highly effective at decision making
-Ability to manage numerous business priorities with ease
-Trading Industry experience a plus
-Proximity to Chicago Loop area and willing to be on call
-Minimal travel required

Contact information:
Mike Stapinski
jobs@nextstepsystems.com
Next Step Systems
www.nextstepsystems.com

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