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Balyasny Asset Management

Senior Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Connect BAM's offices, datacenters, market data providers, trade brokers and public cloud providers. * Work with, and help extend, an intent driven network automation framework * Have access to the ...

TRG

Network Support Engineer

Niles, IL · On-site

Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure portal, Azure networking, Azure AD Connect, and conditional access policies. * Familiarity with SSO protocols and standards (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) and ...

JOHNS BYRNE CO

Network Support Engineer

Niles, IL · On-site

Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure portal, Azure networking, Azure AD Connect, and conditional access policies. * Familiarity with SSO protocols and standards (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) and ...

JOHNS BYRNE CO

Network Support Engineer

Niles, IL · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure portal, Azure networking, Azure AD Connect, and conditional access policies. * Familiarity with SSO protocols and standards (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect) and ...

Sonsoft Inc

Network Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$66.75 - $89.25/hr

DC network design, implementation and migration compromising Cisco Nexus (ACI & NXOS), Cisco 6500 ... Ability to Connect and manage client... Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent ...

Sonsoft Inc

Network Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$66.75 - $89.25/hr

DC network design, implementation and migration compromising Cisco Nexus (ACI & NXOS), Cisco 6500 ... Ability to Connect and manage client. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent ...

GCyber

Senior Network Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Serve as the Tier 3+ escalation point for network issues at three operational gateway sites and the platforms that connect to them. * Engineer and review configurations for routers, switches ...

GCyber

Senior Network Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Serve as the Tier 3+ escalation point for network issues at three operational gateway sites and the platforms that connect to them. * Engineer and review configurations for routers, switches ...

SDI Presence

Junior Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$33 - $38/hr

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SDI Presence

Junior Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$33 - $38/hr

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SDI Presence

Junior Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

COM and connect with us on X and LINKEDIN. Although we list out what we generally look for in this ... Summary The Junior Network Engineer Junior is an entry level role focused on supporting the ...

SDI Presence

Junior Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$33 - $38/hr

COM and connect with us on X and LINKEDIN. Although we list out what we generally look for in this ... Summary The Junior Network Engineer Junior is an entry level role focused on supporting the ...

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What is the difference between Network Connect vs Network Technician?

AspectNetwork ConnectNetwork Technician
Required CertificationsCompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA (often preferred)CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentOffice and client sites, often involving remote supportData centers, client sites, on-site troubleshooting
Industry UsageIT service providers, enterprise networksTelecommunications, IT support companies
Common Search IntentUnderstanding roles, certifications, job dutiesTechnical troubleshooting, network setup

Network Connect and Network Technician roles share similar certifications and work environments, focusing on network setup and troubleshooting. However, Network Connect often emphasizes remote support and client communication, while Network Technicians are more hands-on with physical hardware and on-site tasks. Both roles are essential in maintaining network infrastructure within various industries.

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Senior Network Engineer

Balyasny Asset Management

Chicago, IL • On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

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Posted 6 days ago

Job description

BAM is seeking an innovative, driven self-starter for a Network Engineer position. This technical role requires advanced engineering experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting a highly available global network infrastructure. The hire will work on a wide array of networking technologies and enable BAM to grow and scale into the future. The candidate will embody a mindset of continuous learning and process improvement. A basic understanding of financial markets and trade lifecycles is a plus.
As a Network Engineer at BAM, you will:
  • Design, implement, and maintain a multi-vendor global trading network
  • Connect BAM's offices, datacenters, market data providers, trade brokers and public cloud providers.
  • Work with, and help extend, an intent driven network automation framework
  • Have access to the latest AI models and tools
  • Manage the firewall infrastructure and proactively work to improve network security.
  • Work closely with technology and investment teams to understand their requirements and provide solutions that align with business needs
  • Perform network capacity planning to ensure network scales to meet the demands of the business
  • Define and implement standards and best practices
  • Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting network and security issues
  • Participate in a 24/7 on call rotation and out of hours network maintenance

To be considered a good cultural fit, you must be:
  • An ambitious self-starter, hungry and driven to learn
  • Have a genuine interest in network engineering and network automation
  • Possess a strong desire to solve problems with automation and self-service
  • Able to multitask and excel in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading environment
  • Able to work well under minimal supervision to complete projects and tasks on time
  • Able to think independently to develop quick and sound solutions to complex problems
  • A strong and efficient communicator and collaborator

To be considered a good technical fit, you must have:
  • Expert knowledge of network protocols, including BGP, OSPF, PIM, and IGMP
  • Solid understanding of spine-leaf topologies and large scale data center network designs
  • Experience working with market data providers and colocation facilities.
  • Experience working with Palo Alto firewalls and network security in general.
  • Good understanding of networking in public cloud environments, particularly AWS and Azure
  • Experience working with network automation and automation tools: Netbox, Ansible, Jinja, Python, Git, Netconf, Restconf, Temporal, Terraform
  • The ability to troubleshoot complex network issues

Bonus Points for:
  • Experience with modern observability tools and protocols: Prometheus, Grafana, Telegraf, Cisco Telemetry, gNMI, YANG
  • Good understanding of Cisco Meraki solutions
  • Knowledge of enterprise voice including Cisco CUCM, Zoom Phone, WebEx Calling and Cloud9

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