Seeking a talented and motivated Systems & Automation Engineer to join the trading team
The Systems & Automation Engineer will oversee the operation and maintenance of the trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in a production trading environment.
Key skills include trading industry experience, Windows Server, Windows 11, Active Directory, Group Policy, Linux, networking fundamentals, and Python scripting.
Interested and qualified job seekers can email resumes to jobs@nextstepsystems.com.
Systems & Automation Engineer, Remote & Onsite in Chicago, IL:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems & Automation Engineer to join the trading team. This position can be 100% remote, or onsite in Chicago, IL.
Systems & Automation Engineer Responsibilities:
– Oversee the operation and maintenance of the trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in a production trading environment.
– Design, build, and maintain Python-based automation to support operational tooling, monitoring, dashboards, and deployment workflows.
– Administer and support Windows systems, including configuration management, patching, performance tuning, and incident response.
– Manage identity, endpoint, and access platforms across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and related services.
– Troubleshoot and resolve issues across systems, applications, and core networking components in a multi-platform environment.
– Support operational security initiatives such as system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring.
– On call coverage in a team rotation.
Systems & Automation Engineer Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering.
– Experience administering Windows Server and Windows 11 in a production environment.
– Hands-on knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy, including Active Director architecture, user, device, and policy management.
– Proficiency administering Linux systems for operational and troubleshooting purposes.
– Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, HTTP/S, TCP/IP, and related protocols.
– Experience writing Python scripts to automate operational tasks and improve system reliability.
– Familiarity with identity, access, and endpoint management concepts and tools.
– Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and own projects end-to-end.
– Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
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