Wolverine Trading

Proprietary trading, asset management, execution services

Network Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChicago, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 6 years in a technical networking environment as a network engineer.
Deep, hands-on experience with complex network designs and principles, including Layer 2 switching and dynamic routing with OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP in complex environments, advanced traffic steering, filtering, and route redistribution.
Strong network security fundamentals, including firewalling with ASA and Palo Alto, security zones and DMZ design, network access control lists, NAT, and site-to-site IPSec VPN.
Solid knowledge of multicast with PIM and IGMP and best practices for deploying it, including delivery of real-time market data feeds.
Extensive knowledge of network operating systems, including IOS, NX-OS, EOS, and PANOS-based network devices.
Ability to troubleshoot network latency and packet-drop issues using monitoring, diagnostic, and packet analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.
Ability to prioritize competing workloads and manage implementation schedules.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work independently within a team structure.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
Candidates must be presently authorized to work in the United States and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Design, engineer, and implement low-latency network solutions based on business stakeholder requirements.
Own and manage strategic projects to implement and optimize low-latency, high-performance network solutions at and between data center locations.
Work with financial exchanges, brokers, and banks to implement network connectivity in shared colocation facilities.
Carry out high-level analysis and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure.
Respond to network requests and troubleshoot network failures to diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex problems while minimizing operational disruption.
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including patches and hotfixes to address vendor bugs and vulnerabilities.
Monitor system resource utilization and historical trends, and perform capacity planning.
Provide technical knowledge to ensure safe, effective, and efficient changes to the network infrastructure.
Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation.
Participate in the team's on-call rotation.

Desired Qualifications

CCIE certification.
Knowledge of exchange connectivity in financial trading environments.
Experience working with financial exchanges, brokers, and banks.
Experience with network automation and understanding of Python and Ansible.
Experience planning, implementing, and supporting data center space, power, and structured cabling.
Experience troubleshooting fiber optic connectivity within and between data center locations.
Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS and GCP.
Understanding of network time synchronization protocols.
Experience with databases and big data tools such as MySQL, Splunk, InfluxDB, and Grafana.
Experience with Linux shell utilities.

The network team designs, implements, and supports the network infrastructure for Wolverine's proprietary real-time trading systems, including proprietary hardware platforms, with a focus on low latency. Network performance and redundancy are critical to the global trading operation. The Network Engineer will be part of a team that works with Wolverine's software engineers and traders to support the high availability of the electronic trading infrastructure.

This is a hybrid position, with a mixture of working from home and working in our Chicago office. The candidate is expected to be local to the Metropolitan Chicago area and will periodically travel to Chicago and New Jersey area data centers.

Design, engineer, and implement low-latency network solutions based on requirements from business stakeholders
Own and manage strategic projects to implement and optimize low-latency, high-performance network solutions at and between data center locations
Work with financial exchanges, brokers, and banks to implement network connectivity in shared colocation facilities
Carry out high-level analysis and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure
Respond to network requests and troubleshoot network failures to diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex problems, ensuring timely results and minimal disruption to operations
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including patches and hotfixes to address vendor bugs and vulnerabilities
Monitor system resource utilization and historical trends, and perform capacity planning
Provide the technical knowledge needed to ensure safe, effective, and efficient changes to the network infrastructure
Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation
Participate in the team's on-call rotation

Minimum of 6 years in a technical networking environment as a network engineer
Deep, hands-on experience with complex network designs and principles, including L2 switching and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) in complex environments, with advanced traffic steering, filtering, and route redistribution
Strong network security fundamentals: firewalling (ASA, Palo Alto), security zones and DMZ design, network ACLs, NAT, and site-to-site IPSec VPN
Solid knowledge of multicast (PIM, IGMP) and best practices for deploying it, including the delivery of real-time market data feeds
Extensive knowledge of network operating systems (IOS / NX-OS / EOS / PANOS based network devices)
Ability to troubleshoot network latency and packet-drop issues using monitoring, diagnostic, and packet analysis tools (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark)
Meticulous attention to detail, with a proven ability to prioritize competing workloads and manage implementation schedules
Strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to work independently within a team structure
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into clear, concise terms
Strategic thinking balanced with sharp day-to-day execution, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Preferred:

CCIE certification
Knowledge of exchange connectivity in financial trading environments
Experience working with financial exchanges, brokers, and banks
Experience with network automation; understanding of Python and Ansible
Experience with physical planning, implementing, and supporting space, power, and structured cabling within a data center environment
Experience troubleshooting fiber optic connectivity within and between data center locations

Bonus Points:

Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP)
Understanding of network time synchronization protocols
Experience with databases and big data tools (e.g., MySQL, Splunk, InfluxDB, Grafana)
Experience with Linux shell utilities

We strive to be the experts of our own network, and this role is expected to operate with that mindset - including the willingness to invest the time needed to learn our environment in depth, and the humility to own and learn from mistakes.

We are currently only considering candidates who are presently authorized to work in the US for this position and who do not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Company

Wolverine Trading

Proprietary trading, asset management, execution services

Wolverine Trading operates in three areas: proprietary trading, asset management, and execution services. In proprietary trading, it uses market making and valuation arbitrage to provide liquidity and capture price differences across global markets. Wolverine Asset Management runs investment funds for clients, pursuing returns through a range of strategies. The company earns trading profits, management fees, and execution commissions, and aims to grow revenue by applying market expertise and technology to deliver liquidity, portfolio management, and efficient trade execution.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1994

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