System Operations Engineer

Geneva Trading • Chicago, IL

15h • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As a System Operations Engineer at Geneva Trading, you will maintain the high-performance infrastructure that powers our global trading operations. You will go beyond traditional desktop support to ensure the reliability and scalability of our Windows-centric environment. This position requires a proactive mindset—balancing technical troubleshooting with automation projects to enhance system uptime and user productivity.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years in System Operations, Systems Engineering, Desktop Engineering or a high-pressure Technical Support role.
• Technical Stack: OS: Strong proficiency in Windows (10/11 & Server).
• Management: Practical experience with Microsoft Intune and a solid understanding of Entra ID (Azure AD). Understanding of Active Directory
• Functional Programming: Proficiency in a functional programming style; while we use PowerShell for automation, we value the ability to write clean, logic-driven, and testable code.
• Connectivity: Experience using REST APIs to interact with web services or automate system tasks.
• Hardware Knowledge: Deep knowledge of PC/Server components (GPUs, RAM types, CPU architectures) and familiarity with Data Center environments.
• Analytical Rigor: Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to dig through system log files to identify root causes.
• Operational Mindset: Ability to make sound, rapid decisions in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Critical Thinking: Work with AI based tools, checking to ensure that they are doing what they are supposed to. Avoiding pitfalls of just trusting what the machine says.

Nice To Haves

• Linux: Familiarity with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS) administration.
• AI Tools: Awareness of the infrastructure requirements for supporting internal AI models or LLMs.
• Physical Ability: Comfort performing occasional physical work, including equipment moves and data center cable management.

Responsibilities

• Endpoint & Identity Management: Utilize Microsoft Intune and Entra ID to manage device lifecycles, configuration profiles, and user identities. You will ensure workstations are compliant, secure, and optimized for trading and administrative functions.
• Functional Automation: Shift from basic scripting to functional programming principles. You will use PowerShell as an example of a functional tool to build modular, idempotent, and reusable automation for user provisioning and software deployments.
• API Integration: Use REST APIs to connect infrastructure tools, automate data pulls, and streamline workflows between different platforms.
• Infrastructure & Data Center Awareness: Provide technical support for data center operations, including familiarity with racking/stacking and using LOM (Lights-Out Management) tools like iDRAC or iLO for remote server administration.
• AI & High-Performance Computing: Support the hardware and software environments required for AI and Machine Learning workloads, including high-spec GPU workstations and server configurations.
• Performance Engineering: Conduct system testing to identify inefficiencies in hardware (CPU/GPU/Memory) and software deployments to maintain a low-latency edge.
• Documentation: Maintain rigorous documentation for trading applications, exchange connectivity, and internal SOPs.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program.
• Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed