Lead Network Engineer - VP

We are seeking an experienced full-time Network Engineer based in London to join our Electronic Trading Network Engineering team. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for designing high-performance, low-latency network solutions for projects within the EMEA region, whilst also supporting initiatives in other regions i.e. AMER & APAC.

As a member of our global network engineering team, you will contribute to both strategic and project design work, helping shape and advance Morgan Stanley's cutting-edge global trading network. The role demands adaptability and a readiness to engage with emerging technologies in the low-latency networking sector.

The role will encompass a wide range of network engineering tasks, supporting our global trading network that operates across numerous data centres and co-location sites worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Connectivity
• Exchange Connectivity
• Low-latency network design
• The provision of high-quality technical documentation
• Responsibility for the delivery of global network projects, from initial requirements gathering and solution design through to the final hand-over to deployment teams
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal engineering teams to advance Morgan Stanley's low-latency trading network
• Work effectively with colleagues across various technology departments and project teams to deliver business aligned solutions
• Proactively update stakeholders and department management with project developments, escalating issues as necessary
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• The successful candidate will provide Level 4 engineering support for major operational incidents, operating in a follow-the-sun model to ensure global coverage.
• Additionally, you will act as a subject matter expert, offering guidance and expertise to fellow team members and business stakeholders.
• This role would suit an experienced Network professional, most likely from a financial services background with a deep understanding of low-latency trading networks.

• 10+ years of experience working in a similar role within financial services
• CCNP level minimum, CCIE/CCDE level preferred
• Proven track-record of delivering business aligned low-latency network designs
• Ability to act as a technical lead in a global organisation

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for delivering high-quality solutions with a high level of customer satisfaction
• The ability to explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience
• Effective collaborator who excels in a team environment and values knowledge sharing

• Expert knowledge of IP networking and TCP/IP
• In-depth knowledge of WAN, LAN, and data centre architectures
• Competent in all aspects of Routing & Switching including expert level knowledge of protocols such as spanning-tree, BGP and OSPF
• Familiarity with multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM
• Experience with bi-directional NAT
• Knowledge of Tap Aggregation, time-stamping and lossless network monitoring
• Experience with Arista & Cisco low-latency switches

• Expert in low-latency network technologies
• Layer 1 Networking
• Market Data Distribution Networks
• A10 & F5 Load-balancers
• Corvil Analytics
• Exposure to dark fibre and optical transport networks
• Experience working with Microwave technologies
• Knowledge of Precision Timing:
• Time synchronisation protocols, including NTP, PTP and PPS
• Meinberg & Spectracom timing products
• GNSS satellite sources
• White Rabbit time-synchronisation

• Use of Python and shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks
• Experience using network automation tools and frameworks, including Ansible or similar technologies
• Working knowledge of Forward Networks
• Use of Git for version control and collaborative documentation