Junior Network Engineer

Overview

Location:

Belfast

Salary:
Competitive

Join our team of expert engineers in the Options Networks Team!

Options is a leading managed services and IT infrastructure products provider to the global capital markets community. Founded in 1993, the company began life as a hedge fund technology services provider. Today over 200 firms worldwide leverage the Options platform, including the leading global investment banks, hedge funds and exchanges.

• Global travel opportunities across New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and Asia.
• Continuous career development with professional skills training and technical development.
• Fast‑paced environment that encourages innovation and forward‑thinking.
• Competitive salary, bonus incentives and comprehensive employee benefits.

The role requires a flexible network engineer who can manage multiple work streams in a fast‐paced service provider environment. Teamwork and the ability to work on own initiative are imperative. This position presents a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with a variety of vendor equipment.

• Implement, maintain, troubleshoot and support all aspects of network and security on the Options network infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with the global network team across US and APAC.
• Deliver changes to the network environment to facilitate onboarding of new clients, deliver new features or services to the PIPE platform and support production issues.

• A good knowledge of Routing & Switching to a CCNA level or higher.
• CCNA certification, Linux and Python skills are looked upon favourably.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and changeable working environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Desire to travel and see the world.
• Ability to work independently and manage own projects in a professional manner.
• A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills and project management experience.

Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Junior Network Engineer position on the Options Careers Page at  On your CV, please include a section on your Hobbies and Interests. On the covering letter detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact