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Network Engineer I

ExecutivePlacements.com
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

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What Youll Do

as a Network Engineerat Akuna:

Skills

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join Akunas innovative and growing IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate is likely to have received a college degree with a focus in network design, or equivalent experience.Candidates must be self-motivated, demonstrate excellent multitasking skills, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art electronic trading environment. In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate with our Trading, IT Infrastructure, and Development teams to configure and troubleshoot the network infrastructure
  • Provide day-to-day support of network and application environments, including port configuration and cabling
  • Provide evening and weekend support and maintenance, and travel to data centers as required
  • Work closely with other infrastructure engineers to evaluate current and new technology and improve all aspects of our infrastructure
  • Work together with senior team members to analyze business requirements, and design, implement, and managean effective (WAN/LAN) network that supportsour current domestic and global trading platform
  • Work with network providers to ensure that the trading infrastructure remains stable, competitive, and cost-effective
  • Document and focus on automation of all day-to-day operations
  • The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

Qualities That Make Great Candidates

  • 1 - 2 years of network engineering experience in a professional environment
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI stack
  • Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
  • Some experience working with either Juniper, Arista or Cisco
  • Understanding of switching, firewalls, STP, VLANs, VPNs, Trunks, ACLs, multicast routing (IGMP, PIM)
  • Familiarity dealing with multiple vendors
  • Experience performing network traffic and protocol analysis using standard industry tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
  • Basic understanding of Linux/Unix
  • Desire to obtain a CCNA or CCNP
  • Scripting language (such as Python) experience

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $90,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidates experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package and includes a comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.

Salary : $90,000

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