Systems & Automation Engineer, Work From Home at Next Step Systems

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, Windows Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning, Incident Response, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, System Hardening, Vulnerability Remediation, Active Directory, Group Policy, Linux Administration, Networking Fundamentals, Automation Scripting, Endpoint Management

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Description Systems & Automation Engineer, Work From Home We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems & Automation Engineer to join the trading team. This position is 100% Remote. Systems & Automation Engineer Responsibilities: - 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. Qualifications Systems & Automation Engineer Qualifications: - 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 include medical, dental, vision spending account, health savings account, 50K life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, 401K, tuition reimbursement, etc. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Systems & Automation Engineer, Windows Server, Windows 11, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, Python, Network, Networking, Endpoint Management, Work From Home, Remote, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting Looking to hire a Systems & Automation Engineer in Chicago, IL or in other cities? Our IT recruiting agencies and staffing companies can help. We help companies that are looking to hire Systems & Automation Engineers for jobs in Chicago, Illinois and in other cities too. Please contact our IT recruiting agencies and IT staffing companies today! Additional Information Please check out all of our jobs at www.nextstepsystems.com. Compensation: USD100000 - USD200000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The engineer will oversee the operation and maintenance of trading systems to ensure production stability, while also designing and building Python-based automation for operational tooling, monitoring, and deployment workflows. Responsibilities also include administering Windows systems, managing Microsoft ecosystem identity platforms, and supporting operational security initiatives.