Trading Systems & Automation Engineer, Onsite - M
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Next Step Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Trading Systems & Automation Engineer, Onsite We are seeking a talented and motivated Trading Systems & Automation Engineer to join the trading team. • *This position is 100% Onsite and not open for Remote.** Trading 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. Trading 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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision spending account, health savings account, 50K life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, 401K, tuition reimbursement, etc. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Trading Systems & Automation Engineer, Windows Server, Windows 11, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, Python, Network, Networking, Endpoint Management, Trading, Financial, Onsite, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting Looking to hire a Trading Systems & Automation Engineer in Chicago, IL or in other cities? Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help. We help companies that are looking to hire Trading Systems & Automation Engineers for jobs in Chicago, Illinois and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today!