Systems Operations Specialist

Nasdaq; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Parental leave

Hybrid work schedule

Wellness programs

Job summary

Nasdaq is seeking a Systems Operations Specialist in New York or Toronto to ensure reliability and performance of mission‑critical platforms. You will monitor on‑prem, AWS, and Kubernetes (EKS), build cloud‑native capabilities with Terraform and GitLab CI/CD, and develop automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

Collaborate with engineering teams and participate in 24/7 operations with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in technology or infrastructure operations.
• 4+ years of experience in systems or technical operations.
• Strong scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on Linux administration, networking concepts and security best practices.
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and AWS cloud services.
• Clear communicator and experience working in globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support production systems on‑premises, AWS, and Kubernetes (EKS).
• Design, implement, and deploy cloud-native platform capabilities using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD.
• Build automation tools with Python, Bash, and PowerShell for provisioning and workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Respond to incidents, maintain high quality and effective communication across stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Linux administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Kubernetes (EKS)

Terraform

GitLab

AWS

Datadog

Grafana

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

Prometheus

Job description

As a Systems Operations Specialist reporting to the VP - Systems and Network Administration, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of Nasdaq's mission-critical platforms and infrastructure.

You'll thrive in this position if you're analytical, accountability-driven, and collaborative, with a passion for technology and automation in a fast-paced, 24/7 global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support production systems and applications running on-premises, AWS cloud environments and Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, ensuring consistent uptime, performance, and rapid incident resolution in a 24/7 global environment.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and deployment of cloud-native platform capabilities, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.
• Build and maintain automation tools using Python, Bash, and PowerShell, while automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to resolve operational issues, identify documentation gaps, and drive continuous improvements.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and escalations in a timely manner, maintaining high standards of quality and clear communication across stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience in technology or infrastructure operations.
• At least 4 years of experience in systems or technical operations, including application support and infrastructure management.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with experience building and maintaining operational tooling and automated workflows.
• Strong hands‑on experience supporting Linux environments (RHEL preferred), including command‑line administration, system troubleshooting, security best practices, and networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, load balancing, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience with Kubernetes, including production support of containerized workloads and orchestration platforms such as Amazon EKS.
• Experience with public cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including core infrastructure, monitoring, networking, and security services.
• Clear communicator with experience working in collaborative, globally distributed teams; ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications in cloud, infrastructure, or operations.
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Prometheus, or similar technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management and deployment automation tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Passion for continuous improvement and automation, with experience leveraging AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, or similar technologies to optimize workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational effectiveness.

This position will be located in New York or Toronto and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq. US based applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $90,000 - $153,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job‑related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page**.