L.Knighton · 18 hours ago
DevOps Engineer
L.Knighton is a well-established proprietary trading firm based in Chicago, operating globally for over 30 years. They are looking for a Linux-focused Systems Engineer / DevOps Engineer to join their IT team, where the role involves administering Linux systems, monitoring production infrastructure, and collaborating with senior engineers to improve operational processes.
Responsibilities
Administering and supporting Linux systems (primarily Red Hat)
Monitoring and maintaining production infrastructure (e.g. Zabbix )
Working with Atlassian tools (Jira and related infrastructure)
Supporting internal users and critical systems in a high-availability environment
Assisting with networking tasks (switch management; Cisco experience helpful but not required)
Collaborating closely with senior engineers to improve reliability and operational processes
Supporting ongoing growth of the firm’s technology platform
Qualification
Required
2 -5 years of experience in Systems Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure
Strong Linux administration skills (Red Hat experience is key)
Experience supporting production environments
Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools
Comfortable troubleshooting complex systems issues
US Citizen or authorized to work in the US
Preferred
Interest in financial markets
Cisco experience helpful but not required