Leading global trading firm is seeking an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to support a mission-critical low-latency infrastructure used for high-frequency trading (HFT) across global markets. This is a high-impact role offering hands-on ownership of cloud and on-prem connectivity, performance tuning, and automation across Asia, and partnering with Europe, and North America counterparts.
The Position:
- Design, implement, and manage ultra-low-latency cloud and on-premises network infrastructure
- Optimize AWS and Aliyun network architecture, routing, and inter-region latency
- Perform packet-level troubleshooting and latency analysis across core trading systems
- Deploy and tune NGFWs (e.g. Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower) to support secure, performant connectivity
- Build and maintain monitoring and automation tools using Python, Bash, or Ansible
- Collaborate closely with traders, developers, and infrastructure teams on performance optimization
The Candidate:
- 3-7 years of network engineering experience, ideally in a trading, finance, or high-availability environment
- Strong hands-on knowledge of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, multicast, PTP)
- Proven experience with AWS and/or Aliyun cloud networking components
- Familiarity with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and Arista/Cisco routing gear
- Comfortable with packet analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark, tcpdump)
- Automation experience using Python, Bash, or Ansible for config management and monitoring
- Motivated self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability in live environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with colocated infrastructure, market data distribution, or exchange connectivity
- Exposure to latency-sensitive tuning and timing sync protocols like PTP
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure) and secure cloud interconnect design
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, global trading environments
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
EA Registration No: R22105541, TAY ZHIHENG, DARIUS
Allegis Group Singapore Pte Ltd, Company Reg No. 200909448N, EA License No. 10C4544
