Systems & Network Administrator

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States NinjaTrader Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage fintech company with an award-winning platform and over 1.5 million users. We are building products and services that empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our unique employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, energizing and fun. Please visit www.ninjatrader.com to learn more about our business.

Network and Systems Engineer

NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage modern fintech company offering award-winning software, brokerage services, and world-class support to a community of 1.7 million users around the globe. Our cloud-based futures trading platform is available via desktop, mobile, and web applications, enabling customers to trade from any location.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network and Systems Engineer to support and evolve our cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Your work will have a profound impact on our core high-throughput, low-latency, 24x7 trading application, directly influencing our business's bottom line smoothly.

In this role, you will:

  • Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, SDWAN, etc.).
  • Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, and QoS).
  • Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including IP addressing, routing, and switches.
  • Manage cloud environments and systems (GCP and Azure).
  • Manage AD, DNS, DHCP, KMS, NFS, DFS, SMTP, and clustering.
  • Oversee the configuration, installation, and maintenance of operating systems and enterprise applications including multiple SaaS applications.
  • Implement and manage security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • Monitor network and systems for security vulnerabilities and maintain patch management program.
  • Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, system settings, and infrastructure inventories.
  • Ensure the integrity and availability of data through regular backups and disaster recovery plans.
  • Be part of an On-call rotation for systems monitoring and incident management.
  • Assist in the development of IT support processes and provide level 3 support to IT support staff.

Key Job Requirements:

  • 4+ years of experience working in Network or Systems Administration, or a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or related field of study.
  • A working knowledge of IT operating systems, particularly Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
  • Deep understanding of Active Directory, and associated services (AD, GPO, DNS, VPN).
  • Solid technical skills and experience with a variety of network protocols, software and hardware involved in LAN, WLAN, and SDWAN operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical and diagnostic skills, along with good communication abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and customer-service orientation, as well as the ability to work on a team.

Our Core Benefits Include:

  • 15+ days PTO per year
  • 7 paid holidays annually
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader
  • And more

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.



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