Jobot

Network Engineer

Jobot Chicago, IL

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$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
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Amazing Bonus + Great Benefits + Upward Mobility + A+ Culture

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Salary $100,000 - $140,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a dynamic and growing proprietary options market making trading shop dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to maintain a competitive edge. We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure / Networking Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring system reliability, optimizing performance, and supporting our trading infrastructure.



Why join us?


Key Responsibilities

  • System Reliability and Uptime Focus on maintaining high system reliability and uptime to support continuous trading operations.
  • Performance Monitoring and Capacity Management Monitor system performance, manage capacity, and proactively address potential issues.
  • Process Automation Automate repetitive or error-prone manual processes to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.
  • Technology Research Stay abreast of new technologies and assess their potential to enhance our infrastructure.
  • Network Troubleshooting Utilize best practices for network troubleshooting and ensure robust network performance.
  • Scripting Write and maintain scripts (Python, shell, etc.) to automate tasks and streamline operations.
  • Network Hardware Manage and maintain network hardware, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Firewall and VPN Configuration Configure firewalls and VPNs with a strong focus on network security.
  • Network Migrations and Server Configuration Plan and execute network migrations, and configure new servers to meet evolving business needs.

Desired Traits

  • Linux Server Management Experience managing Linux server environments, particularly in a trading firm setting.
  • Docker and Grafana Familiarity with Docker containers and Grafana for monitoring and visualization.
  • Options Trading Knowledge Understanding of basic options trading principles.
  • CME Market Infrastructure Familiarity with the CME market infrastructure and its nuances.
  • Communication Skills Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Job Details

Basic Qualifications

  • Linux and Network Troubleshooting Proficient in Linux environments and network troubleshooting best practices.
  • Scripting Skills Comfortable with scripting languages such as Python and shell.
  • Network Hardware Knowledge Solid understanding of network hardware and its management.
  • Firewall and VPN Configuration Ability to configure firewalls and VPNs, with a focus on ensuring robust network security.
  • Detail-Oriented Strong attention to detail and skilled at managing workload efficiently.

Why Join

  • Innovative Environment Be part of a team that thrives on innovation and cutting-edge technology.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities for professional development and growth within the trading and technology sectors.
  • Competitive Compensation Attractive salary and benefits package.

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  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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