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Systems & Automation Engineer

QA Automation EngineerQA Automation EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1-10H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

68 days ago

Salary

$100K - $200K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglishDNSLinuxPythonTCP/IP

Job Description

Systems & Automation Engineer

Next Step Systems - National IT Recruiting Firm

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in a production trading environment. • Design, build, and maintain Python-based automation to support operational tooling, monitoring, dashboards, and deployment workflows. • Administer and support Windows systems, including configuration management, patching, performance tuning, and incident response. • Manage identity, endpoint, and access platforms across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and related services. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across systems, applications, and core networking components in a multi-platform environment. • Support operational security initiatives such as system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring. • On call coverage in a team rotation.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering.
  • Experience administering Windows Server and Windows 11 in a production environment.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy, including Active Director architecture, user, device, and policy management.
  • Proficiency administering Linux systems for operational and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, HTTP/S, TCP/IP, and related protocols.
  • Experience writing Python scripts to automate operational tasks and improve system reliability.
  • Familiarity with identity, access, and endpoint management concepts and tools.
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and own projects end-to-end.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision spending account
  • health savings account
  • 50K life insurance policy
  • short-term/long-term disability insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • 401K
  • tuition reimbursement

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