Overview

Senior Vice President | HFT / Prop / Systematic Trading Technology |

A firm at the forefront of HFT are looking for a Senior IT Operations Engineer to help scale and optimize our fast-paced, high-performance environment. You’ll ensure seamless IT experiences for our teams, support critical systems, and drive automation to improve efficiency across our global offices.

What You’ll Do

• Engineer, maintain, and optimize user environments, primarily Windows, with high availability and performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, hybrid cloud (AWS), system security, and MDM tools (JAMF, Intune).
• Troubleshoot, escalate, and document system issues, ensuring smooth operations for a growing office.
• Mentor junior team members and promote continuous improvement and smart automation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple locations to ensure a consistent user experience.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of experience as a Systems/IT Engineer in enterprise or high-performance environments (e.g., trading, financial services).
• Deep expertise in Windows infrastructure and hybrid cloud setups; familiarity with MacOS and Linux a plus.
• Strong knowledge of MDM, networking fundamentals, VMware, and host systems.
• Practical experience with scripting/automation using PowerShell and/or Python.
• Solid documentation habits and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multi-participant projects.
• Microsoft certifications are a plus.

Why Join The Firm

• Be part of a high-performing, global team supporting critical operations.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment that values automation and efficiency.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to grow your skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Finance

Industries

• Information Services, Capital Markets, and Securities and Commodity Exchanges