Network Engineer – Platform Engineering (12-month FTC)
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
03-04-2025
Job Specifications
About the Role
Man is undergoing a significant infrastructure project in 2025 and we are searching for an experienced Network engineer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis to help us to deliver this project and support the team which you will join, with other projects plus BAU work.
Join us as a Network Engineer in the Infrastructure Engineering department and you'll be part of a team that builds and runs the platform powering Man Group's hedge funds. Man runs a hybrid working model, we aim for this individual do 4 days a week in office.
What can you learn
Promote and adhere to best practice across Technology, by aligning strong engineering skills, attention to detail and knowledge of industry trends and best practices to build reliable, high performance and robust solutions.
Building and managing Man Group’s infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, using technologies such as Python.
Integrate Ansible, Terraform, and other automation tools with Network systems and services.
Working closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
Who we are looking for
Experience operating and deploying network infrastructure
Experience with routing and network protocols
Experience troubleshooting transport protocols (TCP/UDP)
Ideally experience with overlay networks (EVPN, VXLAN)
A good knowledge of the following products: Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Networking, Arista Networks
Eagerness to automate your workflow to increase efficiency
Clear communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of customer feedback
A flexible and reliable team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment but is also self-motivated and can work independently when needed
Working Here
Man Tech has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community.
We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups. Aeron meetups are also held at Riverbank House.
We open-source some of our technology including parts of our Data Platform. See https://github.com/man-group
We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @ManQuantTech
We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We offer flexible working, competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, health and other benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.
We are simultaneously committed to “levelling the playing field” and believe that agile working promotes inclusivity across teams, regions and business units. In general, Technology roles are expected to be in the office for at least 3 days a week. However, the specifics can vary based on the role, team, and individual circumstances, and are ultimately subject to the manager’s discretion.
About the Company
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tail... Know more
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