Sr Systems Engineer- Reliability Engineering and Operations

CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,700 - 181,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Mental health benefits

Job summary

CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. is looking for a Sr Systems Engineer to support Reliability Engineering and Operations. This role requires strong knowledge of Windows server administration, with responsibilities including system configuration, troubleshooting, and automation. The position involves a Tuesday-Saturday shift and offers a salary range of $108,700-$181,100 based on experience.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a retirement package with 401(k), and extensive education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Windows server administration and configuration.
• Experience with distributed computing architecture and virtualization.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Defines problem statements and documents details for execution plans.
• Configures systems and implements script validation autonomously.
• Analyzes customer requirements and facilitates project environments.
• Troubleshoots known issues to provide effective solutions.
• Expertise in scalable GCP infrastructure engineering.

Skills

Windows server administration

Linux system knowledge

Scripting and automation

Large scale distributed computing

Networking

Terraform

GCP infrastructure

SCCM expertise

Active Directory

Job description

Overview

The Sr Systems Engineer supports the Reliability Engineering and Operations (REO) at CME Group. The incumbent must have strong knowledge of Windows server administration, configuration, networking, scripting and automation, large scale distributed computing, hardware/operating system/application interaction, and security. Strong communication and documentation skills are required as the candidate will typically be working with customers for support and new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Accurately defines problem statements, gathers and compares data about the problems and documents the details; prepares analysis report and seeks all feasible alternatives; prioritizes the alternatives and works out a plan for execution with supervision.
• Demonstrates knowledge of skilled systems (Windows/Linux/Openshift), distributed computing architecture (client server, intranet/internet), h/w platforms and resources – CPU, memory, virtualization, clustering and cloud computing. Configures systems and modifies settings to ensure proper functioning; handles most implementations without support, including script implementation and validation, automating where possible; provides routine maintenance of systems. Has expert knowledge of SCCM and Active Directory.
• Gathers requirements from customers and analyzes the environment scope for business requirements; facilitates hardware and software requirements; maintains the availability of environments for projects; follows application deployment/configuration plans and implements execution environment plans.
• Troubleshoots most known and some new issues, determines the root cause, provides solutions, and takes initiative to see the solution through; identifies problems and provides solutions; verifies implementation and makes adjustments as necessary; documents solution and provides clarification and support to others.
• Expertise in engineering scalable GCP infrastructure using Terraform, GIT, Stash and implementing SLO/SLI‑driven observability.

Shift & Compensation

This role requires a Tuesday‑Saturday shift, working standard business hours. There is a 10% shift differential pay for weekend work. The pay range for this role is $108,700‑$181,100. Actual salary offered will depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, and the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad‑based equity program.

Benefits

Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for the team and their dependents.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.