Network Operations Analyst Placement 2026 (Sandwich Degree) - Central London

Network Operations Analyst Placement 2026 (Sandwich Degree) - Central London

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

Date: 14 July 2026 – 18 July 2027

Location: Central London

Working hours: 09:00 – 17:30

This is a unique opportunity for a student currently undertaking a sandwich degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cyber Security, Networking or a related field, to spend a year embedded in a high-performance engineering environment.

You’ll join our Colo Infrastructure team, responsible for supporting and maintaining a global low-latency network. Working alongside experienced network engineers, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to enterprise and high-frequency infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on monitoring, automation and incident response.

This role offers real responsibility and the chance to contribute to the operational stability and efficiency of our core network systems – while developing skills across areas such as routing, tooling, automation and infrastructure operations.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Monitoring the health and performance of the network infrastructure
• Investigating and responding to alerts and live incidents
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues, in collaboration with vendors
• Managing connectivity and service provider issues
• Handling support tickets and change requests
• Assisting with the implementation of new interconnects
• Improving operational tooling using technologies such as Arista CloudVision, Prometheus and Grafana
• Automating processes with tools such as Python, Ansible, Git and Jenkins

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for students with strong foundational technical knowledge and a genuine interest in network engineering. You should be studying a degree that includes a placement year and be on track to graduate in 2028 .

You’ll be naturally curious, comfortable solving problems and motivated to work in a fast-paced, high-performance technical environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A placement year as part of a relevant degree programme, such as Computer Science, Cyber Security or Networks
• An understanding of switching and routing concepts
• A structured and organised approach to work
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
• Motivation to learn new technologies and contribute meaningfully to the team
• Progress toward certifications such as CCNA or Network+ is advantageous but not essential

Please note: Due to our focus on developing future talent, this opportunity is only open to candidates graduating in 2028 . Applications will be reviewed from September , with interviews starting in October .

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation
• 30 days’ annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Lunch provided daily via Just Eat for Business
• Dedicated barista bar onsite
• Informal dress code and strong work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly company-wide events

How to apply

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