Graduate Systems and Network Engineer

About Caxton Associates:
Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in New York, London, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and passionate individual Graduate Systems and Network Engineer to join our Technology team. This unique opportunity is a 12-month rotation programme, with the first 6 months in the systems engineering team and the subsequent 6 months in the network engineering team. Upon successful completion of the rotation, you will be placed within one of the teams where you’ll play an integral part.
First rotation: Systems Engineering Team
Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based servers, storage systems, and virtualisation technologies.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
Implement system updates, patches, and security fixes under the guidance of senior team members.
Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, storage systems, and virtualisation technologies.
Provide assistance to end-users, including troubleshooting systems related issues and assisting with configurations.
Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline system deployment, configuration, and management.
Implement security best practices and compliance standards to protect systems and data from security threats and vulnerabilities
Document support processes and contribute to the development of knowledge base articles.
Second rotation: Network Engineering Team
Assist in designing and planning network architectures, including LANs, WANs, WLANs, and data centre networks
Assist in implementing and configuring network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points
Monitor network performance and availability using network monitoring tools and platforms
Troubleshoot network issues, diagnose problems, and implement solutions to resolve network outages, performance issues, and connectivity problems
Implement network security best practices and compliance standards to protect network infrastructure and data from security threats and vulnerabilities
Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, procedures, and operational guidelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers and software developers, to support project initiatives and resolve technical challenges
Requirements:
Minimum of an upper Second-Class Bachelor's degree/Integrated Masters in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
Relevant experience gained through academic or work placements activities.
Strong interest in technology and computing
Proficiency in written, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Solid organisational skills, ability to multi-task, and thriving in meeting deadlines within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Solid problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell or Python.
Curious mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK by the start of their employment.