IT Operations Engineer
Quantiq Partners
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide. Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics informed by real-world experience. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity and willpower to contribute to our continuing success.
We are a small but passionate team, dedicated to enhancing and refining our tried and true methods as we commit to our ongoing growth and performance.
Quantiq runs considerable "in-house" infrastructure (IPA realm) consisting of 50-100 computers ranging from high performance servers and varied datacenter hardware (switches, FPGAs, fiber optic cabling), to desktop computers with dedicated GPUs and an array of monitors and peripherals across offices.
We control the majority of the stack and create, maintain, update, and monitor a variety of systems to keep the company’s trading running smoothly. Our hardware infrastructure operates entirely on Fedora Linux and incorporates significant first- and third-party software requiring occasional maintenance. This complete infrastructure has high uptime requirements to support our critical trading operations.
Job Description:
As an IT Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the core IT infrastructure, ensuring that systems run smoothly and are consistently optimized. This role requires a mix of technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot a range of hardware, network, and software issues. You will work closely with both the Technical and Operations teams to provide support, implement solutions, and contribute to the overall success of our IT operations. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and databases
- Oversee the full system lifecycle, including provisioning, installation, configuration, asset management, monitoring, maintenance, and decommissioning of various systems
- Work with vendors to procure and deploy new hardware
- Respond to issues and requests from the Operations and Technical teams
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in IT operations, systems engineering, or a related role
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols and tools (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
- Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Exceptional capability debugging and solving complex issues related to both hardware, low level software, and networking
- Knowledge of network architecture
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to respond to occasional off-hour emergencies
Please Apply If:
- You excel at diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues across hardware, software, and network layers
- You enjoy learning and working with new technologies and platforms
- You have experience with command-line tools for troubleshooting and system management (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
- You feel at home scripting and automating tasks
- You understand and can configure networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- You are skilled in creating backup solutions and disaster recovery plans, and you regularly test recovery processes to ensure reliability
Please note: The use of AI tools during applications, assessments, and interviews is strictly prohibited. Quantiq utilizes various methods to determine candidate authenticity. Use of these tools at any time may result in the disqualification of your candidacy.
About this role
Quantiq operates a substantial in-house infrastructure supporting high-frequency derivatives trading, and this role puts you at the center of keeping that operation running. You'd manage 50-100 computers across multiple office locations—from high-performance servers and datacenter hardware to GPU-equipped desktops—all running on Fedora Linux. The work spans the full lifecycle of systems: provisioning, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and decommissioning, plus vendor coordination for hardware procurement. You'd troubleshoot issues across hardware, networking, and software layers while working closely with the Technical and Operations teams to respond to their requests and occasional emergencies outside normal hours.
This position demands someone with at least five years in IT operations or systems engineering who is genuinely comfortable at the command line and with scripting in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. You need solid grounding in networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN), the ability to diagnose complex problems methodically, and hands-on experience designing and testing backup and disaster recovery solutions. The role suits people who enjoy learning new technologies, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in meticulous attention to detail—especially given the high uptime requirements that keep trading operations smooth.
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