Network Engineer - Market Data Engineering - Hong Kong

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Hong Kong

Posted Jul 21, 2017 - Requisition No. 59622

What we do:

We help support one of the largest private communications networks in the world. Our clients depend on us to maintain connectivity for market data, electronic trading and critical news information. The Bloomberg network spans over 100 node sites, connects clients globally to over 1500 exchanges, market data and order entry venues. We touch all operational aspects of installing, maintaining and configuring this network. In our group, you’ll use your skills to also support our DMZ infrastructure, Linux servers and firewall equipment using proprietary systems and command line. We’ll tap into your troubleshooting and project management experience daily. You’ll regularly collaborate with teammates and developers, investigating and resolving time sensitive problems.

We’ll trust you to:

  • Provide day-to-day support of Bloomberg’s market data infrastructure across the Asia Pacific region
  • Resolve connectivity issues to our most critical customers, financial markets & Exchanges
  • Design, test, and implement new market data connectivity solutions
  • Handle a high volume of tickets every day within a speedy environment
  • Play a key role in one of Bloomberg’s escalated technical teams
  • Work on various types of network devices via command line and priority systems such as Routers, Switches, Linux Servers & Firewalls
  • Draft network diagrams, perform network planning & implement changes
  • Be fast and flexible in a changing environment and be able to move between project related work and critical support issues with ease

You'll need to have:

  • Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, Linux, Checkpoint CCSA or equivalent engineering experience
  • Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills
  • Experience in analysing packet captures and other decode tools
  • Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting TCP/IP protocol and routing
  • Familiarity with various Checkpoint hardware deployments in a multi domain environment
  • Flexibility and willingness to work off hours as required

We'd love to see:

  • Software programming, scripting and reporting
  • Understanding of multicast deployments using IGMP/PIM/MVR
  • Experience with Bluecoat Proxy SG and/or Content analysis systems
  • Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls including policy deployment using Panorama
  • Troubleshooting of SSL and IPSEC VPN connectivity over the Internet
  • Understanding of financial markets and underlying technologies in data distribution, feed handlers, and FIX message routing

If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.techatbloomberg.com/

Bloomberg is an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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