Systems & Automation Engineer, Work From Home

Parallel Partners • Chicago, IL

6h • $100,000 - $200,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems & Automation Engineer to join the trading team. This position is 100% Remote.

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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree