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Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Access Search, Inc.
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026

Network Engineering & Architecture (Primary Focus)

  • Own the design, deployment, and continuous optimization of the firm's network infrastructure including core and edge switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and wireless environments
  • Architect and maintain low-latency network topologies supporting high-frequency and automated trading systems — including co-location facilities, cross-connects, and direct market access connectivity
  • Manage and optimize core network services: DNS, DHCP, NTP, BGP/OSPF routing, multicast distribution, and PKI/certificate infrastructure
  • Monitor network performance continuously — proactively identify and resolve latency, packet loss, jitter, and congestion issues before they impact trading operations
  • Implement and maintain network segmentation, ACLs, firewall policies, and security zones aligned with the firm's risk and compliance requirements
  • Coordinate with carriers, ISPs, co-location providers, and market data vendors on circuit provisioning, SLA management, and performance optimization
  • Drive low-latency performance tuning initiatives across the network stack — including kernel bypass, DPDK, SR-IOV, PTP/IEEE 1588 time synchronization, and NIC optimization
  • Evaluate, test, and integrate new network hardware and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in trading infrastructure performance
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation including topology diagrams, IP addressing schemes, change procedures, and disaster recovery runbooks



Systems Administration (Supporting Role

  • )Administer the firm's Linux server fleet: provisioning, patching, package management, storage, and performance tuning in support of trading and infrastructure workload
  • sPerform OS-level performance tuning, capacity planning, log analysis, and root-cause analysis on Linux hosts — particularly where system performance intersects with network latenc
  • yAdminister NFS storage on Linux: export configuration, client mounts, permissions, quotas, performance tuning, and troubleshootin
  • gAdminister the firm's Microsoft 365 tenant including Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDriv
  • eConfigure and maintain Intune/endpoint management policies for Windows device
  • sMaintain mail flow, anti-spam, anti-phishing, retention, and data-loss-prevention policie


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General Systems Operatio

  • nsOwn end-to-end identity lifecycle management: onboarding, offboarding, role changes, and periodic access reviews across Linux, Windows, and M365 environmen
  • tsManage SSO, MFA, password policies, and privileged-access contro
  • lsRun monitoring, alerting, and on-call/incident response for both network and infrastructure systems — with a strong focus on network health and trading system availabili
  • tyManage workstation and laptop imaging, deployment, and full hardware lifecyc
  • leMaintain technical documentation, runbooks, and disaster-recovery procedur


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Required Qualificati

  • onsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical fi
  • eld5 years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure engineering, or a network-focused systems r
  • oleDeep expertise in network design and administration including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, multicast, VLANs, spanning tree, QoS, and traffic shap
  • ingHands-on experience with enterprise network hardware from vendors such as Arista, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equival
  • entDemonstrated experience in low-latency network environments — proprietary trading, hedge funds, market making, HFT, fintech, or simi
  • larStrong Linux systems administration skills across multiple distributi
  • onsProficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages to streamline network operations and reduce manual intervent
  • ionExperience with network monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Icinga, InfluxDB, or similar platfo
  • rmsSolid understanding of co-location environments, cross-connects, and exchange connectiv
  • ityStrong troubleshooting instincts with the ability to isolate and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues under press
  • ureExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakehold


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Preferred Qualificat

  • ionsCCIE, CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent advanced network certificat
  • ionsExperience with kernel bypass networking technologies (DPDK, RDMA, SR-IOV) and NIC-level performance optimiza
  • tionFamiliarity with IEEE 1588 / PTP time synchronization and ultra-precise timestamping in trading environm
  • entsExperience with cloud networking on AWS or GCP including VPC architecture, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and hybrid connecti
  • vityExperience with configuration management and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, or Do
  • ckerKnowledge of cybersecurity best practices, network hardening, and infrastructure security framew
  • orksExposure to high-throughput storage systems and network-attached storage environm


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  • BonusCompetitive total compensation p
  • ackage401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer
  • MatchMedical coverage through BlueCross Blue
  • ShieldDental and vision co
  • veragePaid Ti
  • me OffCompany-paid life and disability ins
  • uranceOn-site gym and recreation


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