SYSTEMS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER

XR Trading LLC•Chicago, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.

Requirements

Experience administering Windows Server and Windows 11 in a production environment
Hands-on knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy, including AD 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
Employee must be a US citizen
Individual must live in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute daily to the XR Trading Chicago Office: 550 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60661
Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our 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

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Health Savings Account
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy
Short-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental
Vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes
Pre-tax Transit Benefits
$50 stipend for each month
Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs
Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses
5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice
Option to Work Fully Remote
Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
Access to Building Gym
Regular Corporate Events
Book Club
XR Super Week