Network & Data Center Engineer Co-op – Spring 2027

About IEX

IEX is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets.

About the Role

As a Network and Data Center Engineer Co-op, you’ll work alongside our Infrastructure team to help support the networking and data center environment behind IEX’s production trading systems, which process billions of messages each day.

This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how high-performance infrastructure is built, maintained, and monitored. No prior finance experience is necessary—just an interest in technology, a willingness to dive into the details, and curiosity to learn as you go. This role includes travel to our data center in Secaucus, NJ, as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with installing, racking, cabling, labeling, and documenting servers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment
• Help troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and cabling issues alongside senior engineers
• Support routine maintenance, infrastructure deployments, and equipment upgrades
• Maintain accurate asset inventory, network documentation, and data center records
• Help monitor the health and availability of our network and infrastructure environment
• Contribute to tooling, dashboards, and automation that support our production systems
• Work closely with engineers across Infrastructure and Technology on cross-functional projects
• Participate in the engineering process as we design, build, and improve the resiliency of our infrastructure platform

Your Background

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week (starting January 2027 to June 2027)
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching
• Some experience with Linux, Python, or another scripting/programming language is a plus
• Interest in networking hardware and infrastructure; familiarity with Cisco, Fortinet, or Arista is helpful
• Familiarity with networking technologies such as BGP, IGMP, or PIM
• Able to travel to our data center in Secaucus, NJ, as needed
• Comfortable working in a hands-on data center environment, including lifting and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting annual base pay is $35.00 hour for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The annual base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for bonus and equity.

Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values.

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