Infrastructure Engineer

Michael Bailey Associates; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam is seeking a Delivery Consultant specializing in IT Operations. The role involves designing and managing high-performance IT infrastructure critical for trading activities. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in this domain and a strong technical background, including expertise in diverse IT systems and networking. This is a full-time position within the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing high-performance infrastructure.
• Proficiency in several areas including networking and OS management.
• Methodical and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Understand trading domain and IT infrastructure requirements.
• Manage and troubleshoot IT systems including servers and workstations.
• Collaborate with users to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

High-performance infrastructure management

Windows and Linux management

Networking in low-latency environments

Automation and scripting (Bash, Python)

Data center experience

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Delivery Consultant | IT Operations at Michael Bailey Associates

About the Company

A rapidly growing global trading firm specializing in cash equity and derivatives, leveraging advanced electronic trading technology to provide liquidity across international markets. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional European offices, the company brings together a diverse team of professionals from over 25 nationalities. The culture emphasizes openness, collaboration, and entrepreneurial drive, with the ambition to become a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity.

About the Role

The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing high-performance IT infrastructure that underpins the firm’s trading operations. This includes physical equipment, networks, operating systems, and office-level software, as well as the tools required to monitor and maintain these systems.

In this role, you will ensure that all infrastructure components — from trading floor workstations to globally distributed server clusters — operate with maximum speed, precision, and reliability. The ideal candidate is structured, detail-oriented, and motivated to continuously improve infrastructure performance while enabling business growth.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of the trading domain, technology stack, and infrastructure requirements of a high-performance trading environment.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot a wide range of IT systems, including trading servers, workstations, and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage operating systems (Linux and Windows), performance tuning, and custom tooling across both servers and workstations.
• Build strong relationships with internal users to understand business needs and deliver tailored technical solutions.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and service providers to manage infrastructure requirements.
• Enhance and automate monitoring, observability, and system management tools to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in processes, system architecture, and operational practices.

Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of experience managing bare-metal, on-premise, high-performance infrastructure in demanding environments.
• Expertise in several of the following areas:
• Windows and Linux (high-performance troubleshooting, tuning, and optimization)
• Networking (low-latency environments; Cisco CCNA or equivalent knowledge)
• Server and workstation hardware, OS-level management
• VoIP, Virtualization, Active Directory, LDAP, PostgreSQL, collaboration tools
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and diagnostic skills for latency-sensitive environments.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Puppet, Ansible, IaaC).
• Data center experience, including equipment installation, patching, and remote facility supervision.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and structured, combined with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Effective communicator and team player who thrives in fast-paced, agile environments.
• A critical thinker who values simplicity and prioritizes solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Seniorities and Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Information Technology
• Industries: Financial Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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