Systems Engineer

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$150k–$180k

H1B: no

Genevatrading Systems Engineer at Geneva Trading responsible for administering and optimizing Linux infrastructure supporting high-performance trading strategies. Key duties include cloud integration, container orchestration, and AI-assisted automation to ensure system scalability and resilience.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualification

Linux ExpertiseContainers & OrchestrationCloud InfrastructureAI & Agentic AutomationScripting & IaCSystem InternalsHybrid ArchitectureWindows AdministrationPowerShell

Required

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

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.

Company

Genevatrading

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10000+ employees

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Founded 1892

Source: greenhouse

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