Job Information
Insight Global Senior Network Engineer in New York, New York
Job Description
On a day-to-day basis, about 25% of the time is spent on troubleshooting, which can increase during critical incidents or when addressing architectural challenges. Another 25% is focused on strategic planning, while the remaining 50% is dedicated to building and executing solutionsthough as a senior team member, the balance shifts more toward strategic oversight.
Key initiatives include global infrastructure build-outs, such as projects in Frankfurt and London, and a major migration effort within New Jersey, moving from one data center space to another. Over the next year or two, additional migrations and expansions are expected, including the development of a new data center in Europe. The role also involves revamping global routing architecture and supporting low-latency initiatives globally, expanding into Asia more so as the year continues. Cloud integration, particularly with AWS, is an ongoing focus as part of the broader modernization strategy.
We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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Skills and Requirements
810+ years of experience in network engineering, ideally in high-performance environments.
35+ years of experience with low-latency connectivity, preferably in high-speed trading or financial services.
Strong understanding of low-latency networking principles.
Experience with server-to-switch connectivity using technologies like Glue.
Exposure to financial trading environments is ideal, but broader low-latency experience is acceptable.
Expertise in multicast, BGP, and low-latency switching hardware (e.g., Arista 7130, Cisco 350 series or similar).
Advanced troubleshooting skills, including:
Proficiency with Wireshark and packet capture analysis.
Experience using tap aggregation tools for traffic inspection.
Ability to capture and analyze data for both real-time troubleshooting and post-event research - Experience with Layer 1 low-latency technologies.
Familiarity with cloud networking, especially in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
Background in global infrastructure projects or distributed systems.
Network automation skills, including scripting or use of tools like Ansible, Python, or Terraform null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.