Full-Time

Network Specialist

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Squarepoint Capital

Squarepoint Capital

501-1,000 employees

Global investment manager specializing in quantitative strategies

Data & Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$60kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonuses

Senior

London, UK

Travel might be required.

Category
Network Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
Wireshark
Computer Networking
Prometheus
Ansible
Kibana
Requirements
  • Degree in Electrical or Computer engineering, Computer Science, or related Information Technology discipline
  • CCNP certification or higher
  • Minimum of 7 years of network engineering and project delivery experience in an enterprise or co-location environment
  • Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols: Unicast: OSPF, BGP, NAT, IPSEC and GRE, VRF’s; Multicast: PIM, RP, MSDP, IGMP, SSM; Switching: STP, PC/vPC/MLAG, CDP/LLDP, QoS, HSRP/VRRP, VLAN/VxLAN; Monitoring: LANZ, Sflow, Kibana, Prometheus; Security: AAA (Radius/TACACS), control planes, device hardening.
  • Strong scripting and automation experience – Python and Ansible preferred.
  • Experience with network diagnostic and performance tools - netcat, tcptrace, wireshark, etc.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable, highly available and deterministic network solutions in a multi-vendor enterprise and co-location environment.
  • Provide concise and professional documentation, including built as is, built as new.
  • Project delivery/management collaborating with internal and external vendors.
  • Implement and/or coordinate changes following approved change control policies. Travel might be required.
  • Provide L2/L3 escalation support to remediate performance and availability issues.
  • Identify areas of improvements adopting automation and innovative solutions.

Squarepoint Capital specializes in managing investments using quantitative and systematic strategies. The firm builds diversified portfolios that span various asset classes and trading frequencies across global markets. By leveraging advanced technology and a comprehensive data platform, Squarepoint Capital makes informed investment decisions based on thorough research, aiming to deliver strong returns for its clients. Unlike many competitors, Squarepoint focuses on systematic trading and data-driven approaches, which allows for a more structured investment process. The company's goal is to provide high-quality returns to a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, while fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes continuous learning and professional development.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in ESG investing expands opportunities for Squarepoint's quantitative strategies.
  • Advancements in machine learning enhance Squarepoint's systematic trading performance.
  • Thematic investing trends allow Squarepoint to develop specialized strategies in technology and healthcare.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other quant funds hiring top talent.
  • Potential over-reliance on systematic strategies may hinder adaptation to sudden market changes.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on quantitative trading practices could impact operations.

What makes Squarepoint Capital unique

  • Squarepoint Capital excels in quantitative and systematic investment strategies across global markets.
  • The firm utilizes advanced technology and data platforms for high-quality returns.
  • Squarepoint Capital fosters a collaborative environment encouraging continuous learning and innovation.

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