Systems Engineer

Geneva Trading; Illinois; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility and competitive pay

Job summary

Geneva Trading, a premier principal trading firm with global offices, seeks a mid-level Systems Engineer to fortify our Chicago infrastructure. You will own Linux servers, drive automation, and modernize our stack with cloud, containers, and AI-assisted workflows.

Collaborate with Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud, and Trading teams, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to security hardening across on-prem and public cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Linux in production with 3+ years in high-availability settings.
• Hands-on Docker and workload schedulers (Nomad/Swarm/Kubernetes).
• Cloud infrastructure in AWS or GCP. AI-driven IT workflows experience.
• Scripting in Python/Bash; IaC with Ansible/Terraform/Puppet/SaltStack.
• Deep understanding of Linux internals, low-latency networking, TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize production Linux servers for uptime and security.
• Deploy and manage distributed orchestration across Nomad, Swarm, and Kubernetes.
• Package and deploy microservices using Docker across bare-metal and cloud.
• Architect and maintain hybrid cloud in AWS and GCP.
• Build AI-driven automation and agentic workflows for IT ops.
• Harden security and perform kernel updates and OS patching.
• Support Windows server components and AD as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Linux admin

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

Python

Bash

Terraform

Ansible

Nomad

AI automation

Tools

Nomad

Docker Swarm

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

SaltStack

Job description

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.

Role Overview

Geneva Trading is seeking a driven, mid-level Systems Engineer to join our Chicago Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our core Linux infrastructure, powering high-performance, low-latency trading strategies. You will play a pivotal role in modernizing our tech stack by driving cloud integration, container orchestration, and AI-assisted automation, ensuring our systems remain fast, scalable, and resilient.

Primary Responsibilities

Linux Systems Engineering: Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize production and development Linux servers (RHEL/Ubuntu) to guarantee maximum uptime, uncompromising stability, and strict security.

Cluster & Workload Orchestration: Deploy and manage distributed workload orchestration platforms. You will oversee scheduling, cluster networking, service discovery, and resource allocation—starting with HashiCorp Nomad or Docker Swarm, and scaling into Kubernetes.

Containerization & Application Delivery: Package, deploy, and scale microservices and proprietary trading applications using Docker and modern container runtimes across both bare-metal and cloud environments.

Hybrid Cloud Management: Architect and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS and GCP, ensuring seamless and secure hybrid connectivity between our on-premises trading environments and public cloud resources.

AI-Driven Automation & Scripting: Write robust operational automation using Python and Bash. Leverage Claude Code and other advanced LLMs to accelerate development, troubleshoot complex issues, and build custom Claude Skills and agentic workflows that eliminate manual infrastructure toil.

Security Hardening & Maintenance: Execute proactive system maintenance, including kernel updates, OS patching, software deployments, and comprehensive security hardening.

Windows & Identity Support: Provide supplementary support for Windows server components, Active Directory, and user identity services.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud, and Trading teams to optimize system reliability. Participate in an on-call rotation and execute planned off-hours maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Linux Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience administering, configuring, and supporting enterprise Linux environments (RHEL/Ubuntu) in highly available production settings.

Containers & Orchestration: Strong practical experience with Docker and workload schedulers (e.g., HashiCorp Nomad, Docker Swarm, or Kubernetes), with the adaptability to manage current lightweight platforms while driving future Kubernetes adoption.

Cloud Infrastructure: Proven track record of provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS or GCP.

AI & Agentic Automation: Hands-on experience coding and troubleshooting alongside Claude Code or modern LLMs, with a proven ability to write, build, and deploy custom AI-driven workflows and skills for IT operations.

Scripting & IaC: High proficiency in Bash and Python, coupled with practical experience using configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, or SaltStack.

System Internals: Deep understanding of Linux OS internals, low-latency networking concepts, TCP/IP, storage systems, and advanced system diagnostics.

Preferred Qualifications

Hybrid Architecture: Experience designing hybrid networks that bridge low-latency, on-premises trading infrastructure with AWS/GCP cloud environments.

Windows Administration: Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), and DNS/DHCP.

PowerShell: Practical experience writing PowerShell scripts for Windows automation.

Base Salary Range

Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here .

Application expected to close

1/5/2027

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.