Systems Engineer

Geneva Trading•Chicago, IL

4d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Geneva Trading is seeking a mid-level Systems Engineer to join its Chicago Infrastructure team. The role supports and modernizes the firm’s core Linux infrastructure, which powers high-performance, low-latency trading strategies. The Systems Engineer will help keep systems fast, scalable, secure, and resilient while advancing cloud integration, container orchestration, and AI-assisted automation. The position administers production and development Linux servers, manages distributed workloads and containerized applications, and maintains hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises environments and AWS or GCP. It also develops operational automation with Python, Bash, and AI tools; performs system maintenance and security hardening; and provides supplementary Windows and identity-services support. The engineer collaborates with Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud, and Trading teams, participates in an on-call rotation, and performs planned off-hours maintenance.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and supporting enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/Ubuntu) in highly available production settings.
Practical experience with Docker and workload schedulers such as HashiCorp Nomad, Docker Swarm, or Kubernetes, and adaptability to manage lightweight platforms while supporting future Kubernetes adoption.
Experience provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS or GCP.
Hands-on experience coding and troubleshooting with Claude Code or modern LLMs, and the ability to build and deploy custom AI-driven workflows and skills for IT operations.
High proficiency in Bash and Python.
Practical experience with configuration management and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or SaltStack.
Deep understanding of Linux OS internals, low-latency networking concepts, TCP/IP, storage systems, and advanced system diagnostics.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing hybrid networks connecting low-latency, on-premises trading infrastructure with AWS/GCP cloud environments.
Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), and DNS/DHCP.
Practical experience writing PowerShell scripts for Windows automation.

Responsibilities

Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize production and development Linux servers (RHEL/Ubuntu) to maintain uptime, stability, and security.
Deploy and manage distributed workload orchestration platforms, including scheduling, cluster networking, service discovery, and resource allocation; begin with platforms such as HashiCorp Nomad or Docker Swarm and scale toward Kubernetes.
Package, deploy, and scale microservices and proprietary trading applications using Docker and modern container runtimes across bare-metal and cloud environments.
Architect and maintain AWS and GCP infrastructure and secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises trading environments and public cloud resources.
Write operational automation using Python and Bash; use Claude Code and other advanced LLMs to accelerate development, troubleshoot issues, and build custom Claude Skills and agentic workflows.
Perform proactive system maintenance, including kernel updates, OS patching, software deployments, and security hardening.
Provide supplementary support for Windows server components, Active Directory, and user identity services.
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud, and Trading teams to optimize system reliability.
Participate in an on-call rotation and perform planned off-hours maintenance.