Network Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Overview

Our client a global, multi-strategy investment firm with over $21 billion in assets under management is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer to join its London-based team for a 6 month contract. This is a hands-on engineering role with exposure to a wide range of technologies, offering the opportunity to shape the infrastructure of a world-class trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a multi-vendor, global network infrastructure.
• Manage firewall systems and enhance network security practices.
• Partner with technology and investment teams to deliver scalable, secure network solutions.
• Conduct network capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Define and enforce network security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and security issues.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call support and out-of-hours maintenance.

Ideal Candidate Profile Cultural Fit

• Self-driven and proactive with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Passionate about network security or automation.
• Able to perform under pressure in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across global teams.
• Clear and effective communicator.

Technical Requirements

• Deep expertise with Palo Alto firewalls and security infrastructure.
• Strong experience in Python, Ansible, Git, and network automation.
• Excellent understanding of network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, PIM, and IGMP.
• Experience with cloud networking, particularly in AWS and Azure.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot advanced networking issues.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Cisco Meraki products.
• Familiarity with enterprise voice platforms (e.g., Cisco CUCM, Zoom Phone, WebEx Calling, Cloud9).
• Certifications like PCNSE or CCNP.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Industry: Banking

Salary: Negotiable

Focus: Infrastructure

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Contract Type: Permanent

Date posted: 18 July 2025

Consultant: Charlie Douds

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