Full-Time

Network Design Engineer

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ION Group

ION Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Automation technology for financial sector

Enterprise Software
Fintech

Mid, 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)
Responsibilities
  • Design responsibility for our client deployments, as well as our internal transformation projects.
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Formal accreditation (AWS cloud network engineer, architect, cloud security architect) a benefit

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, 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 to various trading venues, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION focuses on continuous improvement through the acquisition of entrepreneurial firms, allowing it to adapt quickly to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks for its clients by leveraging automation technology.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$426.5M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ION's registration as an algorithmic trading vendor on BSE boosts its market presence.
  • Global M&A recovery suggests increased demand for ION's analytics services.
  • Partnership with Abaxx Exchange expands ION's reach in the energy transition sector.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging fintech startups pose a threat to ION's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace ION's integration capabilities.
  • Regulatory changes could increase compliance costs for ION Group.

What makes ION Group unique

  • ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
  • The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
  • ION Group is known for its innovative approach to enhancing efficiency and reducing risks.

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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