Network Operations Engineer - Contract at Optiver

About the role As a Network Operations Engineer at Optiver, you will play a crucial role in managing the network and security infrastructure that supports our trading operations across the Asia Pacific region. You will work in a team-oriented environment, focusing on optimizing network performance and reliability while addressing complex technical challenges.

Key facts

Location: Sydney, Australia Engagement: Contract Team: Technology

What you'll do

- Oversee the deployment of infrastructure in Asia Pacific data centers, focusing on network and security platforms.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the capacity and reliability of our infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain our international LAN/WAN and security environment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
- Collaborate with developers and hardware engineers on projects requiring stable and scalable platforms.
- Monitor network and infrastructure performance, addressing alerts and identifying potential issues proactively.
- Engage in incident response efforts, working with internal teams and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve service disruptions.

Requirements





- 3 to 8 years of experience in a network engineering role within an operational setting.
- Proficient in managing network systems using IaC methodologies.
- Familiar with multi-zone, multi-tier firewall architectures across the APAC region.
- Strong understanding of network transport and routing protocols, including TCP/UDP, OSPF, BGP, and Multicast.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting data center environments.
- Skilled in monitoring and managing diverse international WAN networks.
- In-depth knowledge of L2/L3 networking, firewalls, and network security.
- Experience with IaC tools such as Git, Terraform, or Ansible.
- Relevant certifications like Arista ACE, PCNSE, CCNP, or CCIE are advantageous.

Nice to have

- Familiarity with cloud networking solutions.
- Experience in financial services or trading environments.

Skills & tools

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Network monitoring tools
- Firewall management systems
- Routing protocols

This position is open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Optiver offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including professional development opportunities and wellness programs.

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📌 Network Operations Engineer - Contract (City of Sydney)
🏢 Optiver
📍 City of Sydney