Network Engineering Manager

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At Cboe Europe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

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The Network Engineering team is hiring for Network Engineering Manager .

The Network Engineering Manager at Cboe will have five main elements:

• Oversee successfully day-to-day operations of the Cboe Europe network
• Lead the Cboe Europe Network engineering team as their line manager
• Design, plan and implement network projects and new functionality
• Work closely with the global network team to drive global projects such as automation, configuration standardization and implementing a follow-the-sun support model.
• Work with other teams such as Systems Engineering and DevOps to delivery bigger multiple team projects

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Network operations, project design and implementation
• Team management, regular 1-2-1’s and performance reviews
• Work with other engineers and developers on delivering complicated projects
• Long term project planning, including budget and resource planning.
• Global collaboration, work with global counterparts to drive global harmonisation
• Subject matter expert for the Cboe Europe networks
• Be a part of setting a high standard for and continually evolve the Cboe Europe network.
• Drive automation to keep up with ever increasing demands on the network.

The ideal candidate has:

• CCIE or equivalent level of knowledge of networking with specific emphasis on routing and switching
• Complex network design and implementation focusing on predictability, resiliency and security.
• Strong understanding of the TCP/IP protocols and network troubleshooting
• Strong familiarity with the finance environment, low latency, market data and order entry protocols
• Team player, builds positive relationships at all levels locally and globally
• In-depth knowledge of BGP
• L2 and L3 multicast networks, PIM, IGMP, design, operation and troubleshooting
• Team lead experience
• Analytical problem solver, plans and priorities to work efficiently
• Self-starter, able to take on big projects, plan and manage time, delivery and expectations.
• Able to use ticketing systems consistently and follow defined standards
• Able to work out of hours to carry out changes

You’ll really stand out with:

• Network automation and scripting
• MPLS WAN routing and traffic engineering
• Understands good security practices
• Able to write Python code for automation
• Experience of working in datacenters and following best practices
• Able to communicate clearly, both written and verbally

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families which includes dental cover (taxable benefit)
• Cboe pays for employee access to a private GP service (face to face or phone call consultations) to make it easy and convenient for you to see a doctor
• Life and long term illness insurance for stability and peace of mind
• EAP - This service intends to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being. This service includes short- term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
• Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave to support parents
• Cboe offers pensions contribution up to 7% of base salary. You don’t have to contribute yourself.
• ClassPass Corporate Membership which provides access to on-demand classes, livestream classes, in-person classes and wellness sessions across different fitness genres. (taxable benefit)
• 25 days holiday per year per holiday year for full time employees, increasing with length of service at a rate of one extra day per completed years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee referral bonus program

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

More About Cboe Europe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability

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