Systems Engineer - Windows

Hudson River Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to enhance their global hybrid Windows deployment through automation and infrastructure coding. You will optimize management of user endpoints and servers while improving platform stability and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of Microsoft technology experience and competencies in Azure and PowerShell. The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $250,000 and includes potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Microsoft-based technology engineer.
• Proven ability to provision Microsoft Azure resources.
• Familiarity with security best practices and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Leverage configuration-as-code paradigms to reduce operational overhead.
• Develop PowerShell-based systems to automate operational tasks.
• Participate in ongoing engineering support to improve the Windows environment.

Skills

Microsoft Azure provisioning

PowerShell scripting

Ansible

Microsoft Graph API development

Configuration as code

Infrastructure as code

Tools

Terraform

Microsoft Intune

Active Directory

Job description

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise Engineering team. In this role, you will help scale HRT’s global hybrid Windows deployment and develop automation, configuration-as-code, and infrastructure-as-code solutions to seamlessly manage fleets of top-of-the-line user endpoints, mission critical servers, cloud infrastructure, and secure remote computing environments around the world. You will apply configuration-as-code practices to reduce operational overhead, build PowerShell-based systems that improve platform stability and resilience, and enhance the reliability of our Windows platform by designing and implementing automation that identifies and resolves technical inefficiencies across on-premises and Azure infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a Microsoft-based technology engineer and eager problem solver who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Terrific communication and collaboration skills, as well as a positive attitude towards team members and internal customers, are crucial to success within this role.

Responsibilities

• Leverage configuration-as-code paradigms to reduce the operational overhead of managing Windows infrastructure
• Use infrastructure-as-code to consistently configure Microsoft Azure resources
• Develop PowerShell-based systems to automate operational tasks and enhance the reliability of the Windows platform
• Leverage automation to identify and remediate technical inefficiencies across Windows endpoints, Windows infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure resources
• Participate in ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support efforts to improve the Windows environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Microsoft-based technology engineer
• Experience using Ansible (or similar configuration-as-code tool) to manage a fleet of Windows devices
• Proven ability to provision Microsoft Azure resources with Terraform
• Proficiency with Microsoft Graph API development
• Experience developing scripts and tools using PowerShell
• Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID, and Active Directory
• A general design approach that incorporates security best practices, business continuity, high availability, and scalability
• A self-motivated and driven work ethic

The estimated base salary range for this position is 150,000 to 250,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.