Senior Network Engineer
About Us:
At Paysend, we’re building a world where moving money is instant, open, and effortless. Our mission? To create the world’s largest open, instant digital payment network - eliminating friction from global finance for people and businesses in 170+ countries.
We’re not just building payment systems; we’re building connections. Our technology links major card networks and local payment rails, reaching more than 20 billion endpoints. That means money moves instantly, globally, and securely - a promise that drives us to deliver excellence in every solution we create.
We’re builders, problem-solvers, and doers who think globally, move fast, and take ownership. You’ll join a team that raises the bar and thrives in a connected, principle-driven culture - empowering you to innovate with momentum and make a meaningful impact.
From London to Belgrade, Dublin to Miami, we’re united by one goal: making cross-border payments simpler for everyone. Join the team driving the next evolution of global finance.
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About The Role:
We’re a global fintech scaling our network infrastructure across multiple regions, and we’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer with deep, hands-on experience across AWS, GCP, Azure, and on-prem. You’ll own the design, security, and reliability of the networks that keep our financial services running 24/7 - in a high-availability, compliance-driven environment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Design and operate hybrid network infrastructure spanning data centres, WAN/LAN, and multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Architect cloud networking - VPCs/VNets, transit gateways, peering, and private connectivity (Direct Connect, Cloud Interconnect, ExpressRoute).
Build secure, fault-tolerant on-prem-to-cloud connectivity with a consistent security posture.
Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Implement and maintain security controls - NGFW, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and access controls.
Monitor performance (SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow), troubleshoot complex issues, and minimise downtime.
Lead changes through formal change management; plan and execute upgrades and migrations.
Automate provisioning and configuration (Python, Bash, infrastructure-as-code).
Maintain documentation and DR/business-continuity plans; ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with security, platform, SRE, and compliance teams, and mentor junior engineers.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role:
Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, load balancing.
Proven multi-cloud network experience across AWS, GCP, and Azure, plus hybrid connectivity.
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama, and other NGFW platforms (FortiGate, Forcepoint, Cisco ASA/Firepower).
Solid network security and compliance knowledge - ideally in a regulated/fintech setting.
Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash).
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Nice to have:
Arista (BGP internet borders), Cisco Nexus (core), Cisco SAN switches.
Detailed knowledge of: STP, 802.1Q, vPC/MLAG, LACP, PBR, FHRP (HSRP/VRRP), ACLs, NAT, QoS, IPSec VPN (AnyConnect, L2L), L2VPN/L3VPN, failover.
Practical experience with RIPE as a LIR.
Why Join Paysend?
Make a Global Impact: Directly impact millions of users worldwide
Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from internal mobility, mentoring programs, and continuous learning opportunities
Thrive in a Connected, Global Organization: Collaborate with colleagues across our international hubs and more
Embrace a Principle-Driven & Focused Culture: Work in an organization guided by strong principles and values that actually help you achieve more than you thought possible
Enjoy Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements