Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Chester (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
12-Month Contract 
Inside IR35

My client, a leading global bank in hiring a Senior Network Engineer to deliver and support low-latency trading infrastructure within a high-performance, business-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and configure network solutions into production
• Deliver low-latency, resilient network infrastructure
• Translate architecture into low-level technical designs
• Work with internal teams and third parties to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Support production environments (3rd line escalation)
• Participate in change and release management
• Maintain documentation and ensure smooth operational handover

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in routing, switching, and network security
• Proven experience in low-latency trading environments (essential)
• Solid knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and Firewall technologies
• Cisco networking expertise (routing, switching, VPNs)
• Experience within financial services/trading environments

Desirable

• Network automation (Python, Ansible)
• Understanding of banking compliance environments

If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV