Senior Network Engineer - 12m FTC

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 December 2025

The Team

Platform Engineering is the powerhouse behind our technology infrastructure. We equip investment teams with the tools to scale their strategies and operate effectively, from expansive data storage and high-performance computing in our data centres to massive on-premises database deployments and cutting-edge end-user devices. We are also responsible for keeping Man Group secure and automating infosec processes, ensuring seamless operations across the firm. 

Join us as a Network Engineer in the Infrastructure Engineering department and you'll be part of a team that builds and runs the platform powering Man Group's hedge funds. You will be member of an existing engineering team where you have direct responsibility and accountability for a complex and high-performance network infrastructures. You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of delivering complex network architectures delivered via software driven and agile methodology.  You should have the enthusiasm for leveraging AI development tools to accelerate delivery and driving their adoption across the team.

Role Responsibilities

• Promote and adhere to best practice across Technology, by aligning strong engineering skills, attention to detail and knowledge of industry trends and best practices to build reliable, high performance and robust solutions.
• Building and managing Man Group’s infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, using technologies such as Python.
• Integrate Ansible, Terraform, and other automation tools with Network systems and services.
• Working closely with business stakeholders in a dynamic environment
• You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of delivering complex network architectures delivered via software driven and agile methodology.

Key Competencies

Essential

• Operating and deploying network infrastructure
• Great understanding of common layer 2 and layer 3 network protocols (OSPF, BGP, PIM, IGMP, RoCEv2, spine-leaf architecture) and best practices for them
• Overlay networks (EVPN, VXLAN)
• Troubleshooting transport protocols (TCP/UDP)
• Experience with packet decoding and analysis tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark
• Arista (EOS), Cisco (IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS), Palo Alto (PAN-OS) and SONiC-based switches, as well as an interest in exploring new platforms

Advantageous

• Proven ability to select and work with vendors to engineer switches for next-generation computing environments
• Knowledge of fibre optics technology and cabling standards ranging from 1 to 800 Gbps, with the ability to evaluate specs and make recommendations on appropriate purchases
• Understanding of basic power consumption and cooling issues in a data centre environment
• Eagerness to automate your workflow to increase efficiency
• Clear communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of customer feedback
• A flexible and reliable team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment but is also self-motivated and can work independently when needed
• Familiarity with Python, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and GitHub is desirable
• REST/Ansible/Terraform/YAML 

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.