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Data Center Operations Engineer - Chicago- Systematic Quant Fund

Oxford Knight
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Salary: $150 - 180k

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

You'll join a highly talented team and collaborate closely with Network Engineering and wider infrastructure teams. In this pivotal role, your primary focus will be to deploy, maintain and support the physical technology infrastructure across the firm's global data center locations. You can expect a varied workload, including the installation, maintenance and decommissioning of servers, network switches and other data center equipment; the deployment of low-latency infrastructure which supports the HFT environments; and undertaking hardware break-fix activities.

The successful Data Center Operations Engineer will be highly organised & methodical in their approach, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Requirements
  • Hands-on experience installing or supporting servers, network devices, cabling or other IT hardware
  • Previous experience working in a data center, IT infrastructure, network operations, hardware support or similar technical environment
  • Good understanding of servers, network switches, fibre, copper cabling and power connections
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly around cabling, labelling, documentation and build quality
  • Comfortable working as part of a globally distributed team.
  • Flexibility to carry out evening, overnight and weekend work when required
  • Experience supporting low-latency, high-frequency trading or other business-critical infrastructure would be advantageous

Rewards and Incentives
  • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
  • Competitive salary generous benefits
  • Professional and personal development
  • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance


Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you feel you are a strong match for this role, please do not hesitate to get in touch:

Dominic Copsey

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linkedin.com/in/dom-copsey-586478143/

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000

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