Systems engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Apply Description

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.

Job Function & Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our 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

Location

• Employee must be a US citizen
• Individual must live in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute daily to the XR Trading Chicago Office: 550 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60661

Education

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience administering Windows Server and Windows 11 in a production environment
• Hands-on knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy, including AD 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

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading!

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.

Base Salary Range

• $100,000 - $200,000 USD

XR’s Benefits Package

100% Employer-Paid

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dental
• Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes

Pre-tax Transit Benefits

• $50 stipend for each month
• Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs

Paid Time Off

• Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave

Continued Education

• Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
• 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses

Anniversary Program

• 5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
• 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
• 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice

Other XR Perks

• Option to Work Fully Remote
• Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
• Access to Building Gym
• Regular Corporate Events
• Book Club
• XR Super Week