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Infrastructure Engineer

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simplextrading logoSimplextrading · Chicago
$125K–$200K/yrFull-timeOn-site2mo ago
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Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Linux Administrator, or similar
  • Thorough understanding of Linux (kernel, modules, filesystems) with special emphasis on the network stack, especially multicast, and OpenOnload
  • Experience working with Linux and standard tools (bash, grep, sed, awk) and scripting languages (Python, Perl, bash)
  • Understanding of Linux concepts (kernel, modules, memory allocation, filesystems)
  • Familiarity with common server technologies (IPMI, SNMP), or software (Nagios, Ansible, dnf/rpm, git)
  • Experience troubleshooting complex performance issues
  • Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (40-50 lb regularly)
  • Infrastructure Engineer pay range
  • $125,000 - $200,000 USD
  • Why us?
  • PLUS, the goods!
  • Benefits: Excellent a la carte Medical/Dental/Vision (free employee coverage!), 401(k) match, generous parental leave!
  • The Office: The kitchen is stocked with snacks, and beverages; you also have daily stipends for breakfast and lunch!
  • Tuition Reimbursement: As an investment in our employees' careers and the company's future, we offer educational assistance to provide employees with professional development opportunities that increase their skills and enhance their contributions to the organization!
  • Employee Discounts: To gyms, national brands, and more!
  • Building: We are located in the Federal Reserve building. As a tenant, you have access to a building gym and a full cafeteria. We are easily accessible to all public transportation.
  • Charity Match: We match up to $2,000 a year in donations to the charities of your choice!
  • Fun Events: In-person happy hours, celebrations throughout the year, game nights, video game fun, and so much more!

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Equity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

Our employees are truly our greatest asset. We have spent years building a team of talented, dedicated technologists, data-driven traders, and expert leaders with an emphasis on our core pillars: People, Process, Trading Edge, and Technology. Simplex is an in-office organization, helping to foster a collaborative and communicative culture. Career Description Simplex is looking for smart, curious, and driven individuals to join our technology team. Technology at Simplex is the core of the business. We are a leading technology-driven proprietary market-making firm. You will be someone excited by challenges and proactive in problem-solving. What will you be doing? Develop and maintain monitoring and deployment systems (Systems and Network) Triage and respond to issues Prepare and execute changes to the Linux environment Maintain and deploy servers and workstations Projects will be completed both independently and as a part of a team, when necessary This is an in-office position, with occasional onsite work at several colocation facilities in Chicago, Aurora, and New Jersey Infrequent evening/weekend work to allow for change execution outside of trading hours Other opportunities as assigned


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