What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer position at L.Knighton?
Senior Network Engineer – Chicago (Hybrid)
Working with a trading firm looking to add a senior individual contributor to a small, high-impact networking team.
What they’re looking for:
- Strong experience with latency-sensitive networks
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and multicast
- Hands-on experience designing and building network infrastructure (routers, switches, VPNs, etc.)
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues using tools like Wireshark / tcpdump
Nice to have (not essential):
- Automation (Python / Ansible)
- Exposure to RF networks or layer 1 infrastructure
- Prior trading/finance experience
Environment:
- Team of 3 engineers
- High ownership, hands-on role
- Hybrid (Chicago-based)
They’re not looking for managers or big tech backgrounds; this is a role for someone who enjoys building and solving real network problems.