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2025-03-05

Systems Engineer Intern

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TransMarket Group
Systems Engineer Intern
Chicago, US
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Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Provision, configure, and support server, network, and desktop equipment.
  • Mature the automation efforts of the lifecycle of a server, including onboarding, patching, and sunsetting.
  • Provide technical support to traders and other office staff, with a strong focus on user satisfaction.
  • Perform data center work, such as cabling, server install/decom, and part replacement.
  • Monitor and respond to application, operating system, network and hardware events quickly. Enhance existing monitoring infrastructure as needed.
  • Document new projects and procedures. Improve upon existing documentation where needed.
  • Work with network, trading, and operations staff as part of daily trading and on projects.

Requirements:

  • Pursuing a BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering, or IT with expected graduation in 2025/2026.
  • Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, including operating systems, networking, and programming concepts.
  • Experience with Linux and various Linux distributions. Examples: Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu.
  • Bash and Python experience.
  • Prior use and understanding of a version control system, such as Git.
  • Familiarity with virtualization and containers, such as VMware and Docker.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, Salt Stack, etc... are a plus.
  • Basic client-side and server-side SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc...) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, etc..) database experience is a plus.
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Prior use of bare-metal server provisioning tools, such as Foreman, is a plus.
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and stay calm under pressure.
  • This position requires physical presence and is on-site (no remote work).
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