Data Center Engineer

Job Description

Data Centre Engineer, Low Latency Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full time, Permanent

Team: Infrastructure Operations / Trading Technology / Linux

A leading global trading firm is seeking a hands on Data Centre Engineer to support the low latency infrastructure behind its trading operations. Based in Chicago, the successful candidate will work across data centre and colocation environments, keeping business critical systems fast, resilient and available.

This is a role for an engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving problems under pressure and improving the infrastructure that supports demanding, time sensitive trading systems. No financial markets experience is required. Strong Linux skills, practical infrastructure experience and a proactive mindset matter most.

The opportunity

The successful candidate will join a technically strong infrastructure team responsible for the performance, reliability and availability of trading systems. They will work across server hardware, networking equipment, colocation facilities and Linux based environments.

The role combines hands-on operational work with project delivery, capacity planning and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have real ownership of critical infrastructure and the opportunity to shape how systems are designed, deployed and maintained.

What the role involves

• Install, configure, cable and maintain servers, switches, appliances and other data centre hardware.
• Support low latency trading infrastructure across data centre and colocation environments.
• Deploy, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain Linux based servers and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, including component replacements such as drives, memory and network components.
• Support planned maintenance, migrations, upgrades, expansions and equipment refreshes.
• Plan and deliver data centre build outs, rack installations, equipment relocations and new colocation deployments.
• Manage power, space, cabling, inventory and capacity planning across data centre environments.
• Maintain clean, consistent and well documented cabling and physical infrastructure standards.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, vendors and remote site personnel to deliver infrastructure work.
• Identify improvements that increase reliability, efficiency, resilience and operational consistency.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including rack layouts, asset records, procedures and infrastructure diagrams.
• Respond to urgent infrastructure issues and support the business during critical operational periods.

Who the firm is looking for

The ideal candidate is a practical, technically strong engineer who thrives in fast paced environments where reliability and attention to detail matter. They will be comfortable working hands-on with hardware while also supporting Linux systems and collaborating effectively across teams.

• Strong experience in data centre operations, infrastructure support or a comparable hands on environment.
• Solid Linux administration skills, including troubleshooting, configuration, deployment and system maintenance.
• Experience working with server hardware, networking equipment, cabling and data centre infrastructure.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and infrastructure issues under time pressure.
• Experience supporting low latency, high availability or performance critical environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of rack and stack, power, cooling, cabling and physical infrastructure standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to clean, accurate documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and resolving operational issues.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including weekends and out of hours changes.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support regional infrastructure requirements.

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