# System Operations Engineer

**Company:** [Geneva Trading](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/geneva-trading)
**Location:** Chicago, IL
**Role:** IT Support
**Salary:** $75k – $90k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Windows, microsoft intune, entra id, active directory, PowerShell, REST APIs, idrac, ilo, Linux, GPU, data center
**Posted:** 2026-06-18

> System Operations Engineer maintaining high-performance Windows infrastructure for global trading operations. Responsibilities include endpoint management with Intune/Entra ID, functional automation, API integrations, data center support, AI/ML hardware, performance testing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment. Requires 3-5 years experience, strong Windows and troubleshooting skills.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities

- Utilize Microsoft Intune and Entra ID to manage device lifecycles, configuration profiles, and user identities. Ensure workstations are compliant, secure, and optimized for trading and administrative functions.
- Use functional programming principles (e.g., with PowerShell) to build modular, idempotent, and reusable automation for user provisioning and software deployments.
- Use REST APIs to connect infrastructure tools, automate data pulls, and streamline workflows between different platforms.
- Provide technical support for data center operations, including racking/stacking and using LOM tools like iDRAC or iLO for remote server administration.
- Support the hardware and software environments required for AI and Machine Learning workloads, including high-spec GPU workstations and server configurations.
- Conduct system testing to identify inefficiencies in hardware (CPU/GPU/Memory) and software deployments to maintain a low-latency edge.
- Maintain rigorous documentation for trading applications, exchange connectivity, and internal SOPs.

## Qualifications

- 3–5 years in System Operations, Systems Engineering, Desktop Engineering or a high-pressure Technical Support role.
- Strong proficiency in Windows (10/11 & Server).
- Practical experience with Microsoft Intune and a solid understanding of Entra ID (Azure AD). Understanding of Active Directory.
- Proficiency in a functional programming style; ability to write clean, logic-driven, and testable code.
- Experience using REST APIs to interact with web services or automate system tasks.
- Deep knowledge of PC/Server components (GPUs, RAM types, CPU architectures) and familiarity with Data Center environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to dig through system log files to identify root causes.
- Ability to make sound, rapid decisions in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Work with AI based tools, checking to ensure that they are doing what they are supposed to. Avoiding pitfalls of just trusting what the machine says.

## Nice-to-Haves

- Familiarity with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS) administration.
- Awareness of the infrastructure requirements for supporting internal AI models or LLMs.
- Comfort performing occasional physical work, including equipment moves and data center cable management.

## Compensation

Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

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