NK Securities Research

Proprietary high-frequency trading and market making

Network Infrastructure Manager

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGurugram, Haryana, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are preferred.
Familiarity with colocation data centers and exchange connectivity is preferred.
Proven experience managing low-latency network infrastructure, preferably in the financial industry, is preferred.
Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching technologies such as BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and Multicast is preferred.
Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade network hardware such as Cisco, Arista, and Juniper is preferred.
Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, and Nagios is preferred.
Familiarity with cloud networking solutions and hybrid architectures such as AWS and Azure is preferred.
Experience with automation tools for network configuration such as Ansible and Python scripting is preferred.
Leadership experience managing and mentoring a network operations team is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement network infrastructure in colocation environments for low-latency exchange connectivity.
Design and implement network infrastructure for inter-data-center and intra-data-center connectivity.
Develop scalable network architectures to accommodate growing business requirements.
Optimize performance for local-area, wide-area, and data center networks.
Oversee daily network operations, ensuring 24/7 availability and minimal downtime.
Manage network hardware, including switches, routers, and firewalls, across multiple data centers.
Lead incident response for network issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
Develop and maintain tools for real-time network monitoring and performance analysis.
Optimize configurations to minimize packet loss, latency, and jitter and improve throughput.
Evaluate and implement technologies to improve network efficiency and reliability.
Ensure network security by managing firewalls, virtual private networks, and intrusion detection systems.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Implement best practices to secure sensitive trading data and infrastructure.
Work with trading, development, and systems teams to align network configurations with trading strategies.
Maintain documentation for network architecture, configurations, and incident resolutions.

Desired Qualifications

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities for working across teams are preferred.

NK Securities Research is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to trade the financial markets. Founded in 2011, we have gained invaluable experience in the field of High Frequency Trading across different asset classes.

We are seeking a Network Infrastructure Manager to lead our network operations, ensure setup, maintenance, reliability, and optimize performance to support our trading activities.

Key Responsibilities:
As aNetwork Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the firm’s network infrastructure to ensure high availability, low latency, and security. You will collaborate with trading, systems, and development teams to meet the demanding requirements of algorithmic trading and maintain seamless exchange connectivity.

Design and implement network infrastructure in colocation for low latency exchange connectivity
Design and implement network infrastructure for inter and intra data centres
Develop scalable network architectures to accommodate growing business requirements
Optimize network performance for local, wide-area, and data center networks.
Oversee daily network operations, ensuring 24/7 network availability and minimal downtime.
Manage network related hardware such as switches, routers, and firewalls across multiple data centers.
Lead incident response for network issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
Develop and maintain tools for real-time network monitoring and performance analysis.
Optimize configurations for minimal packet loss, latency, throughput and jitter.
Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve network efficiency and reliability.
Ensure network security by managing firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Implement best practices for securing sensitive trading data and infrastructure.
Work closely with trading, development, and systems teams to align network configurations with trading strategies.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, configurations, and incident resolutions.

Preferred Qualifications:
We’re seeking candidates with:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
Familiarity with colocation data centers and exchange connectivity.
Proven experience in managing low-latency network infrastructure, preferably in the financial industry.
Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, and switching technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VLANs, Multicast).
Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios).
Familiarity with cloud networking solutions and hybrid architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Experience with automation tools for network configuration (e.g., Ansible, Python scripting).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work across teams.
Leadership experience in managing and mentoring a network operations team.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary package
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Career growth and development opportunities
Catered breakfast and lunch

About the Company

NK Securities Research

Proprietary high-frequency trading and market making

NK Securities Research trades using its own capital with high-frequency, market-making strategies across equities, options, and futures. It uses an in-house quantitative research environment with Python and machine learning, paired with FPGA-based hardware for ultra-low-latency execution. It stands out through its fast, integrated tech stack, a recognized NSE track record, and ongoing global expansion with a Singapore subsidiary and a GIFT City branch. Its goal is to generate profits from rapid trades and tight spreads while growing its footprint in international markets.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Gurugram, India
Founded: 2011

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