Full-Time

Network Design Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

ION Group

ION Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Woking, UK

Position requires onsite presence in Woking.

Category
Network Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
AWS
Terraform
Requirements
  • Proven solutions design and architecture design for secure global hybrid cloud network implementations
  • Proven third line support experience in a time-sensitive, high availability customer-facing environment
  • Proven network support and administration experience with strong hands on experience working with, deploying and supporting BGP, OSPF and IP multicast within large scale hybrid enterprise environment
  • Experience with designing, deploying and running micro-segmented in hybrid environments
  • Experience with Automation tools, scripting, IaC in AWS including Terraform
  • Experience working with and supporting distributed datacenter and hybrid cloud compute services
  • Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills with familiarity with network monitoring, management and diagnostic tools
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to manage communications across globally distributed teams
  • Ability to support irregular working hours including weekend shift working patterns
  • Experience one or more of the following vendor platforms (Cisco/Juniper/Arista/PaloAlto/F5)
  • Formal accreditation (AWS cloud network engineer, architect, cloud security architect) a benefit
Responsibilities
  • Design responsibility for our client deployments, as well as our internal transformation projects. Working with our network architects the role will ensure client delivery is scoped, designed and documented appropriately. Additionally, the role will help transform and execute our next level of network transformation and help take Ion our zero trust journey. Ensuring that our network is secure, resilient and performant, and remains agile to support our business change.
  • Technical input into solutions design for support of new business requirements, including creation of technical requirements for third party delivery partners
  • Aid design and implementation of global network re-architecture, including a move to future zero trust model
  • Responsibility, with the network architects for driving secure networking and connectivity in our public cloud environment in AWS
  • Provision of level 3 support for incidents and problem resolution when deep expertise is needed
  • Drive our network automation to enable agility within out public and private cloud environments
  • Creation, maintenance and review of operational and technical design documentation
  • Raise, technically verify and implement change control requests
  • Update and audit change management database entries as needed
  • Interact with other team members globally and other teams to progress projects, designs and incidents
  • Engagement to mentor and guide with the wider global NOC teams to aid smooth running of our support environment

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by continuously acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through innovative automation technology.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$426.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

9%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ION's partnerships, such as with Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange, enhance their market reach and technological capabilities.
  • The integration of fixed income solutions with XTP Execution demonstrates ION's commitment to expanding connectivity and improving client access to various markets.
  • Recognition in prestigious lists like the FinCrimeTech50 and awards for innovation highlight ION's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive financial technology sector requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
  • Integration challenges from frequent acquisitions could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural clashes.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group's focus on automation technology specifically tailored for the financial sector sets it apart from more generalized software providers.
  • Their strategy of acquiring entrepreneurial firms allows ION to remain agile and responsive to market changes, unlike larger, less flexible competitors.
  • ION's comprehensive suite of APIs and software platforms ensures seamless trading and processing, providing a competitive edge in efficiency and accuracy.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mental health care

401K plan

Performance bonus

Supplemental workers' compensation

Family medical leave & parental leave

PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off

Commuter checks

Company social events

Employee assistance program

Free lunch

mobile phone discount