Network Engineer

What you’ll do

• Build and operate high-performance network platforms that support low-latency trading systems and critical business applications
• Design and deploy scalable campus, data center, and wide-area network architectures to meet growth and availability targets
• Implement and manage network security controls, firewall policies, and segmentation to protect sensitive systems and data, strengthening our defensive posture
• Automate network provisioning, configuration, and validation using scripting and infrastructure-as-code techniques to reduce manual work and accelerate deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and drive post-incident improvements to increase reliability and reduce recurrence
• Partner with application, security, and operations teams to optimize network performance for latency-sensitive and high-throughput workloads
• Lead network upgrade, capacity planning, and vendor coordination projects from design through testing and cutover to deliver measurable improvements
• Maintain and improve network documentation, runbooks, and change control artifacts to ensure reproducible, auditable operations
• Mentor and coach engineers early in their careers, share knowledge across the team, and contribute to an environment of continuous improvement

What’s Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of hands-on network engineering experience in enterprise or financial services environments
• Proven experience designing, deploying, and operating data center and campus networks, with deep expertise in routing and switching and strong command of core protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and EVPN/VXLAN, including hands-on experience designing VXLAN-based Layer 2/Layer 3 data center fabrics and underlay/overlay architectures
• Hands-on experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco and Arista, along with implementing and supporting next-generation firewall solutions including Palo Alto Networks
• Experience with network automation and scripting using Python, Ansible, or similar tools, with a clear understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles
• Proficiency with network monitoring, packet capture, and observability tools to diagnose and resolve performance, reliability, and availability issues
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and incident response skills, with the ability to remain effective in high-pressure situations and drive timely resolution
• Proven ability to collaborate across technical and business teams, with a willingness to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $185,000-$220,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.