What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Engineer position at numerix?
Since our founding in 1996, we have been at the vanguard of financial technology, providing groundbreaking expertise, quantitative analytics and software that redefine pricing and risk management in the financial markets. With the strategic acquisitions of FINCAD, PolyPaths and Kynex, Numerix has further strengthened its leadership position empowering financial institutions worldwide, to transform risk into opportunities with confidence.
We are looking for a proactive and technically proficient IT Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in finance or fintech. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems engineering, cloud technologies, and automation, with a self-starter mindset and a passion for secure, scalable infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
- Administer and optimize Microsoft Server and Unix/Linux environments.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Shell.
- Design and support cloud infrastructure on AWS, including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC configurations.
- Implement and maintain network infrastructure, preferably with Cisco technologies.
- Collaborate with security and development teams to ensure compliance and performance.
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
- Document systems, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
What We're Looking For:
- 3–5 years of experience in IT engineering within finance or fintech environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Unix/Linux administration and scripting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Server technologies.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure.
Preference Given to those with:
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- a Cisco Certification (CCNA or higher).
- an AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or equivalent).
- Knowledge of financial industry security and compliance standards.
An important note on salary:
The annual pay range for this position is based on the preferred primary location of the role which is listed above. If you are applying to this role at a location that is not the preferred primary location, please keep in mind the salary range will vary and may fall outside of what is listed. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Also note that unsolicited contact from third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered at this time. We respectfully request no outreach from agencies.