Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Role Description

Network and Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Barcelona, Plaza de la Catedral (Hybrid: Up to 3 days per week remote work)
Experience: 3+ years in a related role
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

Who are we?

The Hokus Platform is a digital B2B solution, developed in SaaS mode, which connects asset managers (private bankers, insurance brokers) and life insurance companies. The Hokus Platform aims to be the daily tool for private bankers by dematerializing part of their activity and eliminating as much as possible their repetitive administrative tasks related to the management of life insurance contracts. It also designs, provides and maintains policy management systems for life insurance companies.

Our fintech, created in 2020, currently operates from 3 countries: Luxembourg, France and Spain. The team is composed of 25 people and is still growing.

Since 2022, FNZ, the global wealth management platform, has invested in The Hokus Platform until its acquisition in September 2024. This acquisition strengthens our position in the market while bringing confidence to our platform for customers.

Our approach

Teamwork, listening and ambition are essentials keys in the development and success of our projects. Joining the Hokus platform means working in an international and multicultural team sharing common values:

• Motivation: we focus on solving complex problems, with a rapid increase in skills

• Accountability: those who make decisions about products are also the ones who build them

• Trust: there is mutual trust between colleagues

The Role

As a Network and Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our networks and systems infrastructure while driving automation and security initiatives. Reporting to the infrastructure and information security team, your work will directly impact the scalability, reliability, and security of our platform while supporting both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Network configuration & Management:

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN infrastructure.

  Install, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.

  Monitor network performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.

  Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, ACLs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

  Support incident response activities and collaborate with Security and IT teams.

  Create and maintain accurate network documentation (diagrams, configurations, policies).

  Evaluate new technologies and recommend network enhancements.

  Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support for network-related issues.

  Work with vendors and service providers to ensure reliable connectivity and support.

• Infrastructure Management & Automation:

  Build and maintain secure, scalable cloud and on-premises solutions (VMware, KVM, AWS, Azure).

  Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless software delivery.

  Automate deployment and configuration processes with tools like Ansible and scripting.

• Security & Reliability:

  Ensure systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats.

  Conduct regular threat monitoring and security audits.

  Be part of the SOC team and support security monitoring.

• Process Enhancement & Documentation:

  Refine critical processes, such as disaster recovery, monitoring, and server provisioning.

  Document technical procedures and security policies to support our information security program.

• Collaboration & Problem-Solving:

  Partner with development teams to streamline and automate workflows.

  Troubleshoot and resolve performance, reliability, and operational issues.

  Research and implement cutting-edge Network, DevOps and security tools.

Our Tech Stack

• Linux and Windows servers

• Networking & Security tools (e.g., Palo Alto, VYOS)

• SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk)

• CI/CD pipelines

• Docker & Ansible

• Scripting (e.g. Bash)

• SmallTalk OO programming

• Gemstone Databases

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years in Network, Infrastructure Engineering, or a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, DHCP, DNS).

• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) and routing/switching platforms.

• Understanding of network security best practices.

• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware), cloud networking (AWS/Azure), and VPN technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.

• Strong expertise in Linux and/or Windows systems administration.

• Proficiency in scripting (e.g. Bash) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker).

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD workflows and automation tools.

• Solid understanding of enterprise security controls for both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus).

• Ability to document processes and write clear, actionable guides.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Palo Alto, IAM tools (e.g. Okta), and EDR solutions (e.g. Microsoft Defender).

• Familiarity with secret management tools.

• Knowledge of DevOps principles and software engineering best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration and innovation.

• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible hours and up to 3 days of remote work per week.

• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize a healthy balance to support your personal and professional growth.

FNZ Intends to comply to the EU Pay Transparency Directive

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. 

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. 

We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).

Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.