System Admin / Network Engineer (London)

Gtpts ,
London, Greater London
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Company Description/Culture: * Our international clients are fast growing proprietary trading firms in the low-latency / high-frequency arena with multiple offices in the leading global cities London & Singapore * A fast-paced, flat structure, dynamic and collaborative team environment Job Responsibilities: * Architect, design, test, implement and support new and existing network infrastructures to meet short, medium to long term business and technical goals * Develop and maintain monitoring systems including creating reports for performance and availability * Problem solve operational incidents with strong business-orientation and drive and implement improvement plans for repeated incidents * Install, setup and update servers and network components at internal/external Data Centers * Work closely with other IT Infrastructure, software development or project management professional internally and externally to improve network performance for enhanced business results * Lead and collaborate with other IT professionals to implement local, regional and global network related projects from end to end * Support in Linux, Windows, SAN and data centre deployment projects * Occasionally work onsite for colocation facilities in local and regional cities * Maintain and create technical documentation related to every day operations, system configurations and system upgrades * Keep abreast of the latest technology and ensure internal policies and best practices are implemented in all network infrastructure Key Requirements: * Quantitative Trading firm working experience is highly preferred but not necessary * Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related disciplines * Excellent Networking engineering and architecture design experience in Linux / UNIX environment * CCNA, CCNP or CCIE qualified are advantageous * In-depth knowledge of networking: TCP/IP, Spanning-tree, multicast, routing protocols * Hands-on experience with designing and implementing complex networks including switch architectures * Proficient in programming and scripting (e.g. Python, Perl or Shell scripts) * Strong business acumen, analytical skills, problem solving skills and the desire to solve complicated networking problems systematically * Good project management skills and proven strong organization & documentation skill sets * Experience in working in a dynamic, fast paced and international working environment * Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities at the same time and have high tolerance for continually shifting priorities * Must have excellent English communication skills, both written & verbal * Fluent in English. Knowledge in Mandarin an added advantage Personality Fit: * Innovative & strives for continuous technological advancement * Self-directed and be able to work productively under minimal supervision * Communicative and a strong team player * Passionate in Trading & Financial Markets * Flexible and are willing to support the operations outside of normal work hours as business requires * Willing to travel and work on-site occasionally Excellent opportunities: * Will be surrounded by high calibre international team members who are driven and strive for continued improvements and quality of work * Competitive package including performance-driven bonus and market competitive benefits * Excellent open work environment with generous perks

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