In search of Technical Operations Analysts to fill 2 jobs openings, onsite in Chicago and fully remote
The Technical Operations Analyst onsite in Chicago should have strong Windows, Group Policy, Active Directory and Linux skills, along with an understanding of networking concepts.
The fully remote Technical Operations Analyst should have strong Python development and Linux skills, along with an understanding of networking concepts.
Trading/financial industry experience is a big plus for both positions.
Email your resume to us today at jobs@nextstepsystems.com.
Technical Operations Analyst (Onsite in Chicago):
We are currently looking for a Technical Operations Analyst for a great opportunity in the Chicago Loop. The company is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. The company participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Their culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development. This position is 100% Onsite.
Technical Operations Analyst Responsibilities:
– Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our production trading environment.
– Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework.
– Providing end user support to employees in Chicago corporate offices and abroad.
– Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot PC hardware and software.
– User provisioning.
– Providing support for conference room technologies.
– Evaluating and recommending new hardware and software technologies or solutions.
– Assist in procuring, managing, and maintaining technology inventory.
– Support other key initiatives as the business dictates.
– On call coverage in a team rotation.
Technical Operations Analyst Qualifications:
– Need a bachelor’s or associate degree, preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering.
– Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
– Strong experience supporting and configuring Windows Server, Windows 11.
– Strong knowledge of Group Policy and Active Directory.
– A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems.
– Proficient in Linux.
– Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, and related protocols.
– Passionate about technology.
– Ability to manage projects independently.
Technical Operations Analyst Preferred Qualifications:
– Intune management experience.
– Previous mobile device management experience.
– Familiarity with Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket).
– Familiar with SQL or similar relational database system.
Technical Operations Analyst with Python (Fully Remote):
We are currently looking for a Technical Operations Analyst for a great opportunity. The company is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. The company participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Their culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development. This position is 100% Remote.
Technical Operations Analyst Responsibilities:
– Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our production trading environment.
– Develop automation tools to streamline operational processes, reducing overhead and enhancing efficiency.
– Triage, prioritize and troubleshoot complex network and systems issues, ranging from low-level hardware to in-house software applications.
– Work with development to improve the operational stability and functionality of existing and new trading systems.
– Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework.
– Understand and account for the needs of all stakeholders.
– On call coverage in a team rotation.
– Support other key initiatives as the business dictates.
Technical Operations Analyst Qualifications:
– Need a bachelor’s or associate degree, preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering.
– Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
– Extremely proficient in Python development, including aspects of application requirements, design, implementation and deployment.
– A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems.
– Proficient in Linux.
– Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively plan and prioritize.
– Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and related protocols.
– Can demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to quickly build trust with trading and technology.
Technical Operations Analyst Preferred Qualifications:
– Experience supporting electronic trading systems.
– Prior experience with Grafana or other data visualization tools.
– Familiarity with Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket).
– Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server and Windows 11.
– Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices in operational environments.
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