Network Architecture Design:

● Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures to support

high-frequency trading activities.

● Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into

technical solutions.

● Ensure network designs meet industry best practices and compliance standards.

○Firewall Management:

● Configure, deploy, and maintain firewall policies and rulesets to protect the network perimeter

from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

● Monitor firewall logs and alerts for suspicious activities and security incidents.

● Conduct regular firewall audits and implement necessary changes to enhance security posture.

Switch Configuration:

● Configure and manage layer 2 and layer 3 switches to optimize network performance and

reliability.

● Implement VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree protocols to segment and secure network traffic.

● Troubleshoot switch-related issues and collaborate with vendors for resolution.

Routing Protocols:

● Configure and manage dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP to ensure

efficient routing of traffic across the network.

● Optimize routing tables and route summarization to minimize network overhead and latency.

● Monitor routing protocol status and performance metrics for proactive network maintenance.

Fortigate Firewall Appliances:

● Deploy and configure Fortigate firewall appliances to provide advanced threat protection and

intrusion prevention.

● Manage FortiGate features such as VPN, NAT, IPS, and SSL inspection to secure network

communications.

● Stay updated with Fortinet's latest technologies and security advisories to mitigate emerging

threats.

Network Monitoring and Performance Optimization:

● Implement network monitoring tools to monitor network traffic, bandwidth utilization, and

performance metrics.

● Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to ensure low-latency trading

operations.

● Collaborate with other IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues impacting

trading activities.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

● 5+ years of experience in network security engineering roles, preferably in the financial industry

or HFT firms.

● In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.

● Hands-on experience with firewall management, switch configuration, and routing protocols.

● Proficiency in Fortigate firewall appliances and security features.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network

issues.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with

cross-functional teams.