Network Engineer

A Career with Point72's Technology Team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly

evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning

us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of

experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source

solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence

(AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment

to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to

drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms

and applications.

As a member of Point72’s Technology team, we encourage and support your

professional development from day one—helping you advance your technical skills,

contribute innovative ideas, and satisfy your own intellectual curiosity—all

while delivering real business impact for our multi-billion-dollar global

business.

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

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When

you work here, we provide:

* Fully-paid health care benefits

* Generous parental and family leave policies

* Volunteer opportunities

* Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color

and the LGBT+ community

* Mental and physical wellness programs

* Tuition assistance

* A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

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/ [https://point72.com/].

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.