Senior Network Security Engineer

Updated on 3/28/2023

Locations

Austin, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Linux/Unix

Management

Communications

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related IT field
5-10 years of relevant experience
High attention to detail and excellent prioritization skills, able to plan and prioritize workloads to meet implementation schedules
Eager to learn and apply new skills quickly
Willingness and ability to solve small technical problems in the field yourself
You enjoy tinkering with technology in your spare time
You have excellent communication skills and a willingness to admit mistakes
Excellent oral and written communication skills: able to distill complicated issues into clear and concise terms
Able to create and maintain clear and effective technical documentation
Excellent troubleshooting skills on wide variety of networking issues, including common Ethernet LAN problems, office Wi-Fi, multicast market data distribution, and global WAN
Able to help others inside and outside HRT; understand complex symptoms and debug effectively in tight timeframes
In depth understanding of common layer 2 and layer 3 network protocols and best practices; working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP
Experience managing Arista, Cisco, and other common networking devices on a day-to-day basis
Experience in designing enterprise networks, capacity planning, and full lifecycle project management
Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark
Understanding of basic power consumption and cooling issues in a datacenter environment
Knowledge of fiber optics technology and cabling standards; ability to sort through specs and make recommendations on appropriate purchases
Experience with Unix/Linux command line and networking stack
Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs and NAT

Responsibilities

This position requires both project management and deep technical skills; you'll be responsible for everything from negotiations to routing configuration and troubleshooting
You will work closely with our systems and operations teams as well as others at HRT to build, manage, and monitor our low latency trading network
You'll have broad responsibilities and freedom to analyze and solve problems, and your solutions will have an immediate impact on our operations worldwide
We're looking for someone who is excited about tackling big picture problems, working on a wide variety of projects and technologies, and contributing to both the project management and the technical nitty-gritty of our global network architecture

The Networks team designs, builds and maintains all the communications infrastructure that allows our global trading and research environment to run 24/7. We are looking for a network engineer with experience deploying and maintaining large environments and managing the full network optimization lifecycle. You will drive our WAN strategy, manage technical vendor relationships, on-board new markets, and much more.

This position requires both project management and deep technical skills; you’ll be responsible for everything from negotiations to routing configuration and troubleshooting. You will work closely with our systems and operations teams as well as others at HRT to build, manage, and monitor our low latency trading network. You’ll have broad responsibilities and freedom to analyze and solve problems, and your solutions will have an immediate impact on our operations worldwide. We’re looking for someone who is excited about tackling big picture problems, working on a wide variety of projects and technologies, and contributing to both the project management and the technical nitty-gritty of our global network architecture.

Profile

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related IT field
5-10 years of relevant experience
High attention to detail and excellent prioritization skills, able to plan and prioritize workloads to meet implementation schedules
Eager to learn and apply new skills quickly
Willingness and ability to solve small technical problems in the field yourself
You enjoy tinkering with technology in your spare time
You have excellent communication skills and a willingness to admit mistakes

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills: able to distill complicated issues into clear and concise terms
Able to create and maintain clear and effective technical documentation
Excellent troubleshooting skills on wide variety of networking issues, including common Ethernet LAN problems, office Wi-Fi, multicast market data distribution, and global WAN
Able to help others inside and outside HRT; understand complex symptoms and debug effectively in tight timeframes
In depth understanding of common layer 2 and layer 3 network protocols and best practices; working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP
Experience managing Arista, Cisco, and other common networking devices on a day-to-day basis
Experience in designing enterprise networks, capacity planning, and full lifecycle project management
Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark
Understanding of basic power consumption and cooling issues in a datacenter environment
Knowledge of fiber optics technology and cabling standards; ability to sort through specs and make recommendations on appropriate purchases
Experience with Unix/Linux command line and networking stack.
Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs and NAT

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

501-1,000 employees

Website

Multi-asset class quantitative trading firm

Company Overview

Hudson River Trading's mission is to bring a scientific and technological approach to financial trading.

Benefits

Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Free lunch or snacks
Gym membership

Company Core Values

Automation & Efficiency - We are disciples of automation and efficiency trading millions of times a day in markets around the globe. At its core, HRT is a small tech company with a big footprint
Code of Ethics - Our internal code of ethics far exceeds the expectations of the regulatory environment in which we operate. We are conscientious market participants advocating for fair and transparent markets for everyone. This philosophy influences every aspect of our research
Make it Better - Both as individuals and as a company we are tenacious. We are insatiable innovators looking to improve every aspect of our business. We don’t settle until we make it better
Collaboration - Collaboration sets HRT apart within our industry. We count among us many brilliant minds, but we’ve learned that the best ideas are born in a shared research and development environment
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - At HRT, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our culture is a reflection of the individuals, across race, gender identity and expression, age, religion and worship practices, education status, nationality, and identity, who bring their varied perspectives to work
Togetherness - HRT is a community of friends and colleagues. Whether we are sharing a meal or competing over a game of ping pong, HRT embraces a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office