About the job
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to strengthen our Network Security team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in managing, scaling, and enhancing our network security infrastructure through hands-on operations, design, and implementation. The ideal candidate will possess robust networking expertise and experience with security appliances, such as firewalls and proxies.
At Jane Street, our extensive distributed systems rely on an agile, dependable, multi-vendor network infrastructure that accommodates diverse traffic profiles ranging from trading to internet connectivity. Supporting such a comprehensive multi-functional network necessitates advanced monitoring and automation tools.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will collaborate with colleagues worldwide. Your responsibilities will include identifying and resolving issues, planning and executing deployments, and optimizing systems. We are eager to utilize your advanced networking skills and security knowledge to:
- Collaborate closely with Network Engineering to design and deploy security perimeters and adjacent network infrastructure.
- Effectively manage and continually evolve network segmentation, DMZ, and other security aspects.
- Assess and conduct lab tests on new platforms for our network security infrastructure.
- Partner with Cybersecurity to detect and mitigate network threats and vulnerabilities.
- Engage with application owners and traders to enable secure business workflows.
- Proactively enhance support by improving network infrastructure observability, scripting, and communicating requirements to our software engineers.
- Refine our network security processes and documentation.
A holistic approach to system design is vital for this position. The Networking department emphasizes flexibility, compatibility, and efficiency in crafting solutions while actively seeking ongoing input from users across the firm. Our organizational culture values intellectual humility, openness, and continuous improvement, which is reflected in our team's daily endeavors. We are all partners working towards common goals and are consistently on the lookout for innovative ideas to enhance our work.
Your strong communication abilities and analytical skills will be crucial as we support our colleagues' daily activities and ensure our systems function at the highest standard.

