Desktop Support Engineer – Elite Quant Fund – Chicago- Up to $135,000 Starting base + Exceptional benefits/bonus package

Hunter Bond; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond seeks an IT desktop and infrastructure specialist to support a global quant trading firm's technology stack from Chicago. This hybrid role requires 3–4 days on-site and involves managing workstations, devices, servers, user onboarding, VPN access, and Windows administration.

You will optimize SCCM/MECM workflows, automate tasks, and assess new hardware to boost productivity. The role offers up to $150K base plus bonus and perks, with notice periods and non-compete arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of SCCM/MECM experience.
• Strong Windows administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Group Policy management knowledge.
• A genuine passion for technology and a proactive attitude.
• Nice to have: macOS and/or Linux support experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and enhance workstations, mobile devices and servers.
• Manage user onboarding, account creation, VPN configuration and access permissions.
• Support and maintain Windows desktop infrastructure.
• Manage software deployment and endpoint configuration using SCCM/MECM.
• Improve administrative workflows through automation.
• Evaluate new hardware and software to boost productivity.

Skills

Windows administration

Group Policy

SCCM/MECM

Proactive attitude

macOS/Linux support

Tools

SCCM/MECM

Job description

Support the technology behind a global quant trading firm, up to $150K base + bonus.

Chicago (Hybrid, 3-4 days on‑site)

Up to $135k base + bonus + perks

Leading global quant fund

Technology is at the heart of this firm. Run by passionate computer scientists, this global quant fund builds cutting‑edge systems in a highly technical environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping its desktop infrastructure running smoothly, supporting workstations, devices, servers and conference room technology while helping improve systems and streamline processes across the business.

What you’ll own

• Set up, maintain and enhance workstations, mobile devices and servers
• Manage user onboarding, account creation, VPN configuration and access permissions
• Support and maintain Windows desktop infrastructure
• Manage software deployment and endpoint configuration using SCCM/MECM
• Improve administrative workflows through automation
• Evaluate new hardware and software to boost productivity

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years of SCCM/MECM experience
• Strong Windows administration and troubleshooting skills
• Group Policy management knowledge
• A genuine passion for technology and a proactive attitude
• Nice to have: macOS and/or Linux support experience

Why this role

• Join an engineering‑led firm with a strong technology culture
• Work across desktop systems, infrastructure and automation
• Support the technology behind a global quant trading environment
• Up to $150K base, plus bonus and perks
• The client is happy to pay bonuses and accommodate notice periods involving non‑competes.