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The Microsoft 365 Engineer will serve as the primary administrator and owner of our Microsoft 365 platform. This individual will be responsible for day-to-day operations, end-user support, service enhancements, and feature rollouts across a suite of M365 services used throughout the company. This includes but is not limited to: Exchange Online, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Purview, and Intune. This role is critical to enabling productivity, ensuring data security and compliance, and supporting our continued growth through effective platform management. The Microsoft 365 Engineer operates in a team environment and will provide input on the feasibility of design solutions through the application of advanced skills obtained through several years of experience solving complex issues. They will recommend improvements and new solutions. Key Responsibilities Administration & Operations Provision, configure, and manage user identities, groups, and licenses in Entra ID (Azure AD). Routinely audit the organization's user and application identities using Entra ID while adhering to Identity and Access Management best practices. Manage and maintain the Microsoft 365 tenant, including user accounts, licenses, and security settings. This includes the proper backup of the M365 content including email and files. Administer Exchange Online mailboxes, mail flow rules, hybrid connectivity, and retention policies. Oversee Outlook on the web/mobile configuration, mailbox policies, and troubleshoot client connectivity. Configure, secure, and maintain Microsoft Teams and meeting policies. Manage SharePoint Online sites, site collections, permissions, hub sites, and policies for external sharing. Implement and maintain data governance and compliance controls with Microsoft Purview (e.g., DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk Management). Develop best practices, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management plans for collaboration services. Security & Compliance Enforce conditional access, multifactor authentication, and identity protection policies in Entra ID. Ensure proper integration between on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory for seamless user authentication and access management. Configure retention labels, sensitivity labels, and compliance policies across Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint via Purview. Conduct periodic audits, reviews of access, and remediation of security vulnerabilities. Implement and enforce cloud security protocols to prevent unauthorized access and cyber threats. Monitoring & Troubleshooting Utilize Microsoft 365 admin center, Defender portal, and PowerShell to monitor service health, usage, and security alerts. Investigate and resolve complex issues related to mail routing, client connectivity, Teams meetings, and SharePoint access. Develop and maintain operational runbooks, automation scripts (PowerShell, Graph API), and dashboards. Respond to security alerts to eradicate threats within the environment. Collaboration & Support Work with service desk and application teams to integrate third-party tools and enforce change management. Provide end-user training, documentation, and proactive communications on feature updates and best practices. Participate in on-call rotation and perform off-hours support and maintenance as required. Windows Server Management Manage Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software components. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular system updates and patches. Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years' experience in Information Technology roles. Minimum of 3 years' experience administering M365 environments with an emphasis on Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Entra ID. Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting the Azure Cloud Computing Platform with an emphasis on Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, SQL managed instance, and Azure firewall. Advanced knowledge of security and network protocols. Experience implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions. Experience with automation and scripting, particularly using PowerShell. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Experience leading cross-functional technology projects. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, CCNA) are a plus. The base salary range for this position is $110,000 annually. However, actual compensation offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by Law. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation. In addition to base salary and bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits

Winner of Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work in Chicago & Midsize Companies to Work For in Chicago ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market. The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world's leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC. Job Overview: The AWS Cloud Platform Engineer is part of the Public Cloud Platform team. This is a global team that works on establishing the right landing ground for new workloads on AWS to build upon. The team consists of 6 other AWS Cloud Platform Engineers that work on making a safe, compliant and consumable platform. You work together with other engineers and colleagues to help support the move from on-premise way of working to the AWS Cloud DevOps way of working while expanding the functionality of AWS platform. We're looking for an AWS Cloud Platform Engineer with advanced Python software engineering skills-someone who thrives on challenges and is eager to join a global team shaping the future of cloud technology. In this role, you'll help design and evolve a secure, automated, and scalable AWS platform that enables teams worldwide to innovate faster and smarter as well as support local software engineers with migration of the their workloads to AWS cloud. This position is based in our Chicago office and requires a min of 3 days per week onsite in office. Job Responsibilities: Design and evolve AWS landing zones that serve as the secure, automated foundation for global workloads. Collaborate with a world-class team of AWS engineers to deliver a safe, scalable, and developer-friendly cloud platform. Build powerful automations using Everything as Code and Infrastructure as Code components to reduce ticket-ops operations and accelerate innovation using your software engineering practices. Drive the cloud-first transformation by guiding teams from on-premise to AWS and DevOps practices. Continuously innovate-expand platform capabilities and introduce cutting-edge solutions to meet business needs. Implement governance frameworks for automated compliance checks against internal risk standards. Standardize infrastructure components to ensure consistency and reliability across workloads. Develop automated testing strategies to guarantee quality and resilience. Enhance CI/CD pipelines for faster, safer deployments. Scale the AWS platform globally, expanding into new regions to support business growth. Lead migration efforts from on-premises to AWS cloud in line with strategic roadmaps. Collaborate with developers to translate software requirements into robust cloud solutions. Act as the local ambassador for the department-communicating effectively with stakeholders and representing the team. Basic Qualifications: 5+ years Deep knowledge and experience of AWS with a deep understanding of building complex cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK. Hands-on experience with wide variety of AWS services (networking, governance, integration, compute) is required. 5+ years Strong software development skills in Python (Python development experience). Clean code is not a mystery to you. We are AWS CDK-first company. Having experience in Terraform is appreciated, but strong software development skills are required. 2+ AWS Serverless services (Step functions, Lambda, SNS) Good understanding of IT networking Professional experience using CICD pipelines (Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild and CodePipeline) Professional experience with automated software testing Proficiency in GIT Good understanding of observability tooling (eg: Splunk) Computer science, or equivalent experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to operate independently, part of larger team language Experience with stakeholder interaction/education Preferred Qualifications: Financial services industry experience Experience working on global teams Annual base salary, not including discretionary bonus eligibility: $110,000 Perks and Benefits As a global leader in financial services, we rely on the strengths of our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest back in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks. Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of three medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts Complimentary annual membership to One Medical as well as an EAP Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule Use it or lose it pre-tax commuter benefits, corporate Divvy memberships and employer paid benefits such as term life and AD&D and disability insurance Generous paid time off, sick days, a robust holiday schedule and parental leave plans. Monthly wellness subsidy used towards wellness activities Flexible hybrid work schedules Open communication including regular Town Hall meetings with the Management Team Forward-thinking, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion Free coffee & tea and “bagel Wednesday” Employee-led Social and Philanthropy Committee to bring awareness and fun to the employees Awesome office space with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area - including a foosball and ping pong table Private, well-equipped Mother's room Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District - close to CTA and Metra Well maintained building (an architectural “masterpiece”) and a part of Chicago history - also includes a robust business center with a café, game-room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies. ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; status as a survivor of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; genetic predisposition or carrier status; gender identity or expression; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. This enables us to be a better and stronger team - one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US. Notice and Disclaimer to External Recruitment Agencies: External recruitment agencies must have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO Clearing USA, LLC (“AAC-USA”) prior to submitting a resume to fill a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency may only submit a resume when invited in writing by an AAC-USA Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search to fill a specific vacancy. Any resume or other candidate information sent to AAC-USA not in accordance with the foregoing procedure will be considered exclusive property of AAC-USA, with respect to which no placement fee will be due, owing or paid to the sender.

Platform Engineer - AWS/Terraform Global Brokerage Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + benefits + discretionary bonus (20 - 40%) Hybrid: In office 3 days per week Join a leading global brokerage in the heart of Chicago and drive innovation. The Platform Engineering team seeks an ambitious Engineer specialising in AWS, Python, Terraform, Git for CI/CD, and Docker to create a cutting-edge platform for rapid, reliable software development and deployment. What's In It For You Global Brokerage: Join a dynamic team at a top brokerage. Continuous Learning: Access paid training for professional growth. Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, with 3 days in the central Chicago office. Collaboration: Work closely with development teams on monitoring metrics and CI/CD pipeline development. Comprehensive benefits package offering employer‑provided insurance (life/AD&D, disability, EAP), health & dental coverage, flexible accounts (HSA/FSA), generous time off (vacation, unlimited sick leave, parental leave), plus retirement plan with a company match - all designed to support employees' wellness, financial security, and work-life balance. Exciting Projects: Engage in complex, challenging projects. Role Responsibilities System Management: Monitor and manage AWS-focused systems and infrastructure. Platform Operations: Build and maintain a platform for cloud and on-premise application provisioning and operation. Configuration and Maintenance: Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, software, and infrastructure tools. CI/CD Development: Develop a continuous integration and deployment platform integrated with development tools. Developer Experience: Enhance developer experience in cloud infrastructure and application deployment. Policy and Guidelines: Develop policies, standards, and guidelines for Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and CI/CD processes. Automation: Implement workflow and toolchain improvements for task automation. Required Skills and Experience Experience: Minimum 5 years in a professional Platform Engineering role. Cloud Proficiency: Securely deploy and manage AWS applications, with cloud-native tooling and security best practices. Scripting Skills: Proficiency in Python. Docker Proficiency: Experience with Docker containerisation for software deployment and scalability. CI/CD Expertise: Automate software build, test, and deployment pipelines following agile methodologies. Terraform Exposure: Beneficial experience with Terraform. Observability Tools: Experience with Grafana and Splunk is beneficial, particularly in developing and applying an observability strategy across a large organisation. Learn More For more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click "Apply" to start your application.

Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Endpoint Engineer for a critical role focused on modern device management and operational excellence based in Chicago, IL. The Contract Endpoint Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of all endpoints, ensuring high operational readiness, security, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a technical leader who can execute complex deployments and upskill existing engineers through expert guidance and coaching, while also demonstrating strong communication skills in a customer-facing role. Key Responsibilities Hands-on Endpoint Engineering & Lifecycle Management: Provide expert, hands-on engineering support for all endpoints (Windows, mac OS, Mobile), managing device lifecycle, configuration, and operational readiness. Lead the initial setup and configuration (Standing up MDM) and execution of Mobile Device Management (MDM) deployment, particularly using Intune. Provide advanced, high-level troubleshooting for complex endpoint issues. MDM Implementation & Optimization: Collaborate closely with existing technical teams on the implementation and optimization of Intune/MDM solutions, working alongside legacy systems like SCCM where applicable. Manage and maintain Apple devices using JAMF Pro. Security & Vulnerability Management: Actively hunt vulnerabilities from an endpoint perspective and efficiently plan and execute remediation efforts. Utilize MS Defender and other security tools to maintain a strong security posture. Leadership, Coaching, & Communication: Lead and coach internal Endpoint Engineering team members, driving best practices and technical growth. Engage with end-users, team members, and executives (Customer-Facing) to discuss technical topics, translating complex IT concepts into Layman Terms, especially when chatting with Executives. Sustainability & Documentation: Help build internal capability for long-term sustainability through robust knowledge transfer, detailed documentation, and technical upskilling. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professional are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster

Title- Splunk Engineer Must Have Skills: at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Splunk development, including dashboard creation, query optimization, and alerting. Strong proficiency in SPL (Search Processing Language) and familiarity with Splunk Enterprise Security or ITSI. Experience integrating data from various sources (e.g., syslog, APIs, cloud services) into Splunk. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for data manipulation and automation. Familiarity with log management and observability tools beyond Splunk (e.g., ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus). Understanding of security and compliance requirements in logging and monitoring. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills to translate technical findings into business-relevant insights." What You'll Do - As a Splunk Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining Splunk dashboards, alerts, and reports that provide actionable insights across our systems and applications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data is collected, parsed, and visualized effectively to support operational and security objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, queries, and alerts to monitor system performance, application health, and security events. • Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective Splunk visualizations and reports. • Optimize and troubleshoot existing Splunk configurations to improve performance and usability. • Integrate data sources into Splunk using forwarders, APIs, and custom scripts. • Support incident response and root cause analysis by providing relevant Splunk data and insights. • Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure comprehensive logging and monitoring coverage. • Stay current with Splunk best practices, new features, and industry trends to continuously improve our observability capabilities. Preferred Qualifications - • at least 4-5 years of hands-on experience with Splunk development, including dashboard creation, query optimization, and alerting. • Strong proficiency in SPL (Search Processing Language) and familiarity with Splunk Enterprise Security or ITSI. • Experience integrating data from various sources (e.g., syslog, APIs, cloud services) into Splunk. • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for data manipulation and automation. • Familiarity with log management and observability tools beyond Splunk (e.g., ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus). • Understanding of security and compliance requirements in logging and monitoring. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills to translate technical findings into business-relevant insights.

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to build and manage CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes platforms while working directly with clients to improve software delivery, reliability, and security. Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions Build, deploy, and manage containerized workloads on Amazon EKS Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform Implement DevSecOps best practices and CI/CD security controls Support release management, production deployments, and platform reliability Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments Client-Facing Responsibilities Serve as a trusted DevOps advisor for client engineering teams Collaborate with client developers to design and optimize CI/CD workflows Conduct client workshops and knowledge-transfer sessions Lead DevOps onboarding for new client applications Participate in client architecture reviews and technical deep-dives Support client incident resolution, RCA discussions, and post-mortems Provide documentation, runbooks, and best-practice guidance to clients Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to client stakeholders Required Qualifications 7+ years of DevOps or platform engineering experience Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Strong Kubernetes and Amazon EKS experience Strong Docker, Helm, and Terraform skills Proven client-facing experience with excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience working in MSP or consulting environments Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux) Cloud or Kubernetes certifications Experience supporting multiple client environments simultaneously About ValueMomentum As the largest standalone IT services company focused on insurance, we are uniquely positioned to be the partner of choice for insurance companies looking to transform their business and better serve their customers. Our deep understanding of the insurance industry, combined with our expertise in technology solutions, allows us to offer customized and effective strategies that help our clients stay ahead of the competition. At our company, we take pride in our ability to empower insurers and build a safer, more secure future for everyone. Our culture - Our fuel At ValueMomentum, we believe in making employees win by nurturing them from within, collaborating and looking out for each other. People first - We make employees win. Nurture leaders - We nurture from within. Enjoy wins - Celebrating wins and creating leaders. Collaboration - A culture of collaboration and people-centricity. Diversity - Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fun - Help people have fun at work.

Scaylor helps mid-market and enterprise companies make sense of their data. Most teams past $20M ARR are stuck with fragmented systems, old databases, and hundreds of spreadsheets that never quite line up. We build the pipelines that clean, normalize, and connect that data so it can actually be used. Our platform handles everything from parsing financial models and reports to mapping tables across legacy databases and modern APIs. The goal is simple: give companies a single source of truth they can trust. We're a small team of four - one backend engineer, one frontend engineer, and 2 founders. We're looking for our fifth teammate to help us scale the engine behind it all. ⸻ The Role You'll work across data engineering and full-stack development, helping us build reliable data infrastructure that powers real workflows. You'll touch everything from ingestion and transformation pipelines to the APIs and dashboards that surface insights to clients. You'll work directly with the founding team and help make technical decisions that define the next version of Scaylor's core platform. ⸻ What You'll Work On • Build data pipelines that extract, clean, and standardize information from Excel files, PDFs, APIs, and legacy databases • Design schemas and transformation logic for structured and semi-structured data • Develop and maintain backend APIs (Python/FastAPI or Node/Express) for data access and analytics • Help connect backend services to our frontend dashboards (React, Node.js, or similar) • Set up and maintain AWS infrastructure (Lambda, S3, ECS, CloudFormation) • Collaborate with clients to understand their data problems and design workflows that fix them ⸻ You'd Be Great Here If You • Have 3-6 years of experience in data engineering, backend, or full-stack roles • Write clean, maintainable code in Python + JS • Understand ETL, data normalization, and schema mapping • Have experience with SQL and working with legacy databases or systems • Are comfortable managing cloud services and debugging data pipelines • Enjoy solving messy data problems and care about building things that last ⸻ Nice to Have • Familiarity with GCP or SQL databases • Understanding of enterprise data flows (ERP, CRM, or financial systems) • Experience building and deploying containers (Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD) • Interest in lightweight ML or LLM-assisted data transformation ⸻ Why Join Scaylor • Be one of the first five team members shaping the product and the company • Work directly with the founder and help define Scaylor's technical direction • Build infrastructure that solves real problems for real companies • Earn meaningful equity and have a say in how the company grows ⸻ Compensation • $130k - $150k with a raise based on set revenue triggers • .4% equity • Relocation to Chicago, IL required

Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Data Engineer for a full-time/ permanent position with our client in Naperville, IL. Candidate must be local to Illinois because of future hybrid onsite in Naperville expected. Our client is an employee-owned company with excellent benefits, growth opportunities and profit-sharing bonus. This position is focused on building modern data pipelines, integrations and back-end data solutions. Selected individual will work within cross-functional Agile teams, collaborating with product owners, business analysts and other engineers to design and deliver data solutions that power business insights and AI products. Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and integration using AWS services. Pull data from PostgreSQL and SQL Server to migrate to AWS. Create and modify jobs in AWS and modify logic in SQL Server. Create SQL queries, stored procedures and functions in PostgreSQL and RedShift. Provide input on data modeling and schema design as needed. Manage infrastructure through infrastructure-as-code templates (Serverless Framework), supporting new data products and services in AWS. Support inbound/ outbound data flows, including APIs, S3 replication and secured data. Assist with data visualization/ reporting as needed. Follow an Agile development methodology, with regular workshops and standup meetings, working in two-week sprints. Qualifications: 5+ years of data engineering experience. Experience with AWS and its associated array of offerings (Glue, Redshift, Athena, S3, Lambda, Spectrum). Strong experience with SQL, Python and PySpark. A background in supply chain, logistics or distribution would be a plus. Experience with Power BI is a plus.

requires visa independent candidates. Note: (OPT, CPT, H1B holders will not work at this time) Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using AWSGlue Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to understand data requirements Build and manage data extraction, transformation, and loading processes Optimize and troubleshoot existing Glue jobs and workflows Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the ETL process Integrate AWS Glue with other AWS services like S3, Lambda, Redshift, and Step Functions Maintain documentation of data workflows and processes Stay updated with the latest AWS tools and best practices Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with AWS Glue, PySpark, and Python Proficiency in SQL and working with structured/unstructured data (JSON, CSV, Parquet) Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and scripting (PowerShell, Bash) Solid understanding of data modeling, data integration, and data management Exposure to AWS Batch, Step Functions, and Data Catalogs

Set up CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of resources to Cloud environments, all at medium to high level of complexity · This is a hands-on role that develops and supports build and release automation pipelines. You will be part of the team that will deploy a highly available full software stack in public/ private clouds · Remediate gaps and support the automation requirements of continuous integration and continuous deployment · Identify and develop metrics and dashboards to monitor adoption and maturity of DevOps · Experience in Docker/Containerization and Kubernetes · Ability to contribute to architecture discussions around technology controls and their implementation in a DevOps/Cloud environment · Work collaboratively with architecture, security and other engineers to estimate, design, code, deploy and support working software / technology components · Foster the adoption of DevSecOps culture and capabilities across Agile product delivery teams · Embed “shift-left” security practices using tools like Checkmarx, SonarQube, PrismaCloud. · Work in an Agile/Scrum environment; planning, estimating, and completing tasks on · Liaison with Agile Delivery Process teams to support necessary configurations/setup in Azure DevOps (ADO) for Agile ceremonies Champion Modern SDLC by leading the consistent application of the redesigned SDLC framework, aligning with Agile, DevSecOps, and platform standards · Work with development and support teams to design improved deployment, provisioning and integration workflows, ensure environments stability and identify areas and plans for improvement · Contribute to new technology, vendor package and tool road mapping, evaluation and introduction Ensure compliance with Performance, Security, Availability, Recoverability standards and policies and provide Monitoring recommendations for tasks of low to medium level of complexity · 5+ years of demonstrable software engineering and DevOps experience · 5+ years working in SCRUM/Agile software development environment · Experience deploying and administering Continuous integration tools such as Azure DevOps, is a must · Experience with Infrastructure cloud tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Aspire etc. · Experience with automated testing solutions for unit testing, integration and system testing · Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Computer Science or related field preferred. · Strong cloud engineering experience primarily with Azure and AWS. · Experience in working with Terraform, Ansible, and/or Chef for infrastructure automation and configuration · Experience with Docker and Kubernetes on platforms such as AWS ECS and AWS EKS · Experience with programming languages such as Python, Poweshell, and C++ is a plus · Experience with APM, monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Solarwinds, Cloud watch and Splunk · Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL and , NoSQL databases like AWS Dynamo DB and MongoDB, graph DB such as Neo4J, AWS Neptune. Experience with project management and workflow tools and concepts such as Jira, Agile, Scrum/Kanban, etc. · Proficiency in cross-platform scripting language and build tools (Python,ANT,Artifactory, MS Build,NuGet) · Proficiency in OOP software development using C# or similar languages · Ability to define scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines · Understanding of deployment strategies using Docker and Podman for containerization · Experience with pair programming using GitHub Copilot Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to explain standards, processes, and cloud architecture with team and management.

Duties: You will be responsible for: (1) Designing, deploying, securing, and managing enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure across compute, storage, database, networking, and security domains using services within Amazon Web Services (including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and related technologies); (2) Implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as GitHub, Pulumi, or AWS CloudFormation to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management; (3) Continuously evaluating and optimizing AWS environments to ensure performance, availability, scalability, cost efficiency, and operational stability; (4) Designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or Jenkins, including integration of automated testing, security scanning, and compliance checks (e.g., Orca Security or similar tools); (5) Leveraging automation and AI-based tools to strengthen the efficiency and intelligence of CI/CD and DevOps processes; (6) Implementing security best practices across identity and access management, network architecture, encryption, monitoring, logging, and incident response in coordination with the Information Security team; (7) Supporting vulnerability management, incident response, remediation, and follow-up to ensure secure and compliant cloud operations; (8) Setting up and maintaining monitoring, logging, alerting, and SIEM integrations using platforms such as AWS CloudWatch, LogicMonitor, Splunk, or Orca Security; (9) Troubleshooting infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues across hybrid environments and participating in weekly on-call rotation for production support; (10) Managing Windows and Linux patching, BC/DR capabilities, and policy governance using AWS Systems Manager, Cloud Custodian, and related tooling; (11) Collaborating with developers, system administrators, engineers, and business stakeholders to design and deliver reliable and secure cloud solutions; (12) Evaluating, recommending, and implementing new tools, frameworks, and automation opportunities to enhance performance, availability, security, and operational maturity; (13) Documenting system standards, architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and best practices to ensure alignment, maintainability, and operational excellence; (14) Contributing to a culture of collaboration, agility, innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-team partnership. Required: ****Critical Note: This is NOT a traditional DevOps Cloud Engineer and traditional DevOps Cloud Engineers should not invest time in applying. The requirements for consideration are shared specifically below this critical note, but to provide important and essential insight for you to be considered, the following is being shared: ALL applicants must have hands-on experience at some point in their professional work experience foundational or traditional IT infrastructure skills---not cloud based (e.g. actual non-cloud based system administration, network engineering/administration, firewalls/security) with background/experience in building/administering/engineering/supporting/operating either on-premises or hybrid IT infrastructures, who grew into more of the DevOps space, would be highly preferred versus a pure cloud-only person. Required: A completed and verifiable Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field is required. Must have 3 or more years of professional Dev/Ops and Cloud Engineering experience with Prior experience as a Systems Engineer, Systems Adminstration, or Network Engineer with pater exeperience in DevOps practices, cloud automation, and modern infrastructure. Both components of this requirement are an absolute must have. Must have strong, hands-on expertise with AWS compute, storage, networking, database, serverless, and security services, including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, VPC, IAM, and container services such as ECS/EKS. Must have experience building and managing Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Node.js. Must have hands-on experience administering and developing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodeCommit/CodePipeline, or equivalent automation platforms. Must have working knowledge of networking technologies including routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, and network security principles, along with experience managing hybrid connectivity. Must have familiarity with IAM, SIEM, SASE, and the integration of security within CI/CD pipelines. Must have experience with monitoring and observability tools such as AWS CloudWatch, LogicMonitor, Splunk, Orca Security, or similar enterprise platforms. Must demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work closely with peers and stakeholders, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Pluses: AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Associate. Experience in financial services or other regulated industries. Experience supporting governance, compliance, or cloud security programs.

Qorali is excited to have a new role that we can share with you to take your career to the next level! This role is involved with modern technologies that are integrated deeply with different platforms and operations with significant opportunities within the company to have continuous growth. You will work with teams to implement monitoring practices to enhance the environment and efficiency for both cloud and on-prem spaces. Expectations for role Tracking metrics with alerts and notifications with runbooks for operational monitoring, availability and scalability Implementation of resolutions for optimization for different services with the team Incident response production while keeping automation Lead the for the team improvement in research, retrospectives, and discussion/code reviews Mentoring junior team members Maintenance of large-scale systems with the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Technical Skills 6+ years of DevOps experience AWS (preferred) or Azure Experience with monitoring environments including tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, Datadog, Prometheus or Grafana. Scripting languages (Java, Python) Containerization creation in Kubernetes, Docker or Rancher CI/CD experience (Jenkins preferred) Leveraging the use of language models to enhance DevOps automation workflow Benefits 15% bonus 20+ PTO 6% 401k match Health, vision, dental and life plans Two days of remote working per week This role is unable to support Visa Sponsorship or C2C. C2H.

📱 Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer 📍 Chicago, IL | 🏢 Hybrid | 💼 Full-Time At Sprocket Sports, We are currently seeking an Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer to join our Team. The ideal candidate has a passion for youth sports and managing a best-in-class software platform that will be used by thousands of youth sports club administrators, coaches, parents and players. About Sprocket Sprocket Sports is a fast-growing technology company based in Chicago and a national leader in the youth sports space. Our software and services help clubs streamline operations, reduce costs, and grow faster, so they can focus on what really matters: kids playing sports. We're also proud to be a certified Great Place to Work 2024, with a culture that balances high standards, accountability, and fun. What You'll Do As an experienced DevOps / cloud engineer you will help us scale and maintain a high-performing, reliable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will be the backbone of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring our platform is always available, fast, and secure for our users. You will manage our resources in Microsoft Azure, focusing heavily on performance optimization, cost control, and proactive system health monitoring. This role is perfect for someone passionate about cloud technology, DevOps principles, and continuous improvement. In this role you will interact with our software engineers, product managers and occasionally with operational stakeholders. We are seeking individuals who like to think creatively and have a passion for continually improving the platform. Responsibilities: Core Azure Cloud Management Resource & Cost Optimization: Manage, provision, and maintain our complete suite of Azure resources (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, VMs). Proactively manage and reduce cloud costs by identifying and implementing efficiencies in resource utilization and recommending right-sizing strategies. Security and Compliance: Ensure security best practices are implemented across all Azure services, including network segmentation, access control (IAM), and patching. Performance & Reliability Engineering (SRE Focus) System Health and Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring of application and system performance using Azure and DataDog to detect and diagnose issues before they impact users. Review system logs, metrics, and tracing data to identify areas of concern, bottlenecks, and opportunities for performance tuning. Performance Testing Lead efforts to conduct load testing and performance testing on the system. Database Performance Tuning: Review and optimize SQL performance by analyzing query plans, identifying slow-running queries, and recommending improvements (indexing, schema changes, stored procedures). Manage and monitor our Azure SQL Database resources for optimal health and throughput. Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical infrastructure incidents and drive root cause analysis (RCA). DevOps Automation Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform) to maintain consistent, auditable deployments. Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Work closely with the development team to automate and streamline deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using Azure DevOps, ensuring fast and reliable releases. Configuration Management: Implement and manage configuration for applications and infrastructure. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related field. 3+ years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or a similar role, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Deep hands-on experience with core Azure services and strong networking fundamentals. Solid experience with monitoring and observability platforms, specifically DataDog. Scripting proficiency in PowerShell. Demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize relational database performance (SQL/T-SQL). Strong problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to analytically defend design decisions and take feedback without ego. Strong attention to detail and accountability. Why Join Us? ✅ Certified Great Place to Work 2024 🤝 Mission-driven team with a big vision 🚀 Fast-growing startup with room to grow 💼 Competitive salary + equity 📊 401(k) with company match 🩺 Comprehensive medical and dental 🎉 A culture built on Higher Standards, Greater Accountability, and More Fun

The Data Engineer will design, build, and optimize the data pipelines and models that support the firm's evolving research, analytics, and systematic portfolio construction environment. This role is central to enabling data-driven investment processes, including quantitative research, AI/ML capabilities, and front-office automation. Candidates must have deep expertise with Snowflake, strong SQL skills, and experience integrating diverse datasets used across investment organizations. The role is highly collaborative and requires comfort working in an iterative, fast-moving environment where data needs evolve rapidly based on stakeholder input. Responsibilities Design, build, and enhance ETL/ELT pipelines in Snowflake, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability. Integrate internal and external datasets, including pricing, research content, economic releases, market data, and security reference data. Support real-time or near-real-time data flows where needed (e.g., pricing, indicative quotes, market-sensitive inputs). Collaborate closely with Product Leads, Quant Developers, and UI/UX teams to ensure data structures meet the requirements of research workflows, analytical models, and user-facing applications. Partner with front-office stakeholders to rapidly iterate on evolving analytical and data needs. Implement data validation, monitoring, and quality frameworks to ensure accuracy and reliability across critical datasets. Translate prototype pipelines into production-ready workflows with appropriate documentation, standards, and controls. Contribute to data modeling standards, metadata frameworks, and data governance practices across the platform. Requirements 10+ years of data engineering experience within investment management, financial technology, or similar data-intensive environments. Expert-level SQL, including complex queries, schema design, and performance optimization. Deep hands-on experience with Snowflake, including advanced features such as tasks, streams, performance tuning, and secure data sharing. Strong Python capabilities for ETL/ELT development, data processing, and workflow automation. Experience integrating APIs and working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets. Familiarity with NLP or AI/ML-oriented datasets (e.g., textual research content, PDFs) is a plus. Experience with Domino or willingness to work within a Domino-based model environment. Working knowledge of investment data structures (holdings, benchmarks, pricing, exposures) is highly preferred. Ability to thrive in a rapid prototyping environment with evolving requirements and close partnership with front-office teams.

Links Technology is seeking a driven and skilled Network Systems Engineer to join our client's team in Chicago, IL. Our client is the industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. They leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide their clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Responsibilities of the Network Systems Engineer: The Pre-Sales Systems Engineer has the key responsibility of acting as a trusted advisor for our clients customers and partners to gather requirements and identify opportunities with existing and new customers. Own the pre and post-sales technical relationship with the assigned territory and customer base. Build and maintain a deep, sound knowledge of all our client's technologies, in order to support and help in the enablement of strategic customers. Facilitate technical training on our client's products, differentiators, solutions, and demos. Engage with key partners to develop proficiencies in delivering services around Our client's solution set. Participate in the execution of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and on-site customer testing. Execute technical Quarterly Business Reviews with customer base. Support onsite requirements at the customer site. Respond to inbound questions from the customers including research and lab testing of solutions. Present technical content to worldwide organizations both virtually and in-person. Create technical marketing materials for the global Arista organization. Travel expectations is approximately 10%. Qualifications of the Network Systems Engineer: Minimum of 5 years of networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center, Campus, WI-FI and Security solutions working with Financial Services customers. Strong presentation and selling skills including communication of complex technical material. Solid understanding and knowledge of how to build successful relationships between an equipment manufacturer and a customer base of executives, architects, engineers and operations teams. Good interpersonal skills, customer relations skills, and problem management skills, with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure while working to strict deadlines. Experience creating technical material (slides, white papers, battle cards, solution guides, etc). Solid knowledge of competitive products, solutions, and services. Experience with Network Overlay and Virtualization is highly desired. Previous experience building network automation using Python and Ansible desired. Network Industry Certification including Arista Cloud Engineer (ACE) level 3-5 desired. Benefits of the Network Systems Engineer: 10 Days PTO Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Matching 401k Direct hire opportunity! Hybrid role in Chicago, IL Salary Range: $112k - $160k

We're looking for a technical Trade Support Engineer to provide front-office support for a high-pressure trading environment. This role bridges the gap between traders and engineers, ensuring smooth operation of proprietary trading systems, market data feeds, and connectivity tools. What You'll Do Provide production support, troubleshoot trading systems, market data feeds, and connectivity issues. Communicate directly with traders, engineers, and external partners (exchanges, clearing firms) to resolve technical problems. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Bash. Query and analyze data using SQL for troubleshooting and reporting. Collaborate across teams (traders, DBAs, developers, QA, infrastructure) to maintain system health in a 24x7 environment. Create and update documentation for processes, troubleshooting, and system architecture. Required Skills 3+ years in financial services or trading support roles (preferred) Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field. Strong Python and Bash scripting experience. SQL proficiency for querying, reporting, and troubleshooting. Comfortable using Linux/Unix command line environments. Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub). Experience supporting proprietary trading systems or similar high-pressure technical environments (preferred) Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.

Chicago-based financial technology firm, is seeking a Systems Engineer to maintain and enhance the environment for a variety of innovative trading, market risk, and broker systems used by clients worldwide. The candidate is expected to be a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for collaborating with a top-notch team of technologists in growing a world-class organization. The position reports to the VP of Hardware and Infrastructure. Primary Responsibilities: Manage, support, and troubleshoot data storage, servers, and other virtual computing platforms including Microsoft Cluster Manager, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat OpenShift. Install hypervisors and operating systems in support of infrastructure to include patching, updating releases, firmware, and BIOS updates. Serve as a subject matter expert for virtualization, automation, and orchestration platforms. Manage server stability, security, performance, and capacity. Adapt, Improve, Develop, execute, and troubleshoot Windows provisioning scripts that utilize multiple languages/scripting technologies to streamline deployment. Develop, execute, and troubleshoot Windows provisioning scripts that utilize multiple languages/scripting technologies. Perform root cause analysis for supported environments. Prioritize multiple work streams simultaneously and meet deadlines. Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot multiple virtualized environments (DevTest, Stage, Production). Develop plans for the future strategy of server/serverless, container services, storage, and platforms. Provide budgetary information as needed. Job Requirements: • Achieved or working towards MCSA/MCSE of advanced Windows Server/Active Directory Certification. • 5+ years' experience supporting Hyper-V virtualization platform including cluster implementation and automated fail-over. • Must be a creative problem solver with excellent trouble-shooting skills; flexible, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and exciting environment. Nice to have: Cybersecurity experience Experience with administering Microsoft 365, Intune and SolarWinds is a plus. Experience with Rubrik or similar backup solutions. Experience with Tanium or similar third-party patching Linux, Ansible, Puppet

W2 only role Remote Role No development in this role/ candidate must have knowledge of the fundamentals of Service Now/ Scripting knowledge is nice-to-have especially Java scripting/ must know various platforms within Service Now (Yokahama, Xanadu, etc.) Top 3 skill sets required for this role: 1. Understanding of basic platform administration (roles, ACL's, script includes, business rules, CMDB, etc) 2. Know how to debug in the ServiceNow environment using out-of-box tools 3. Javascript, XML, JSON Nice to have skills or certifications: 1. Knowledge of REST API's and how to debug them 2. Performance analytics experience 3. Certified System Administrator Responsibilities Configure and customize core ServiceNow applications (ITSM, CMDB, Change, Problem, Incident, etc.). Collaborate with business analysts, administrators, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Build and maintain integrations between ServiceNow and external systems using REST, SOAP, or other methods. Develop and maintain client scripts, business rules, UI policies, and flow designer flows. Participate in platform upgrades and ensure customizations are compatible with new versions. Conduct unit and integration testing and support UAT activities. Write and maintain clear technical documentation. Identify areas for improvement in platform performance, user experience, and workflow efficiency. Provide support and troubleshooting for application issues and user inquiries. Help solution new ideas to improve existing and future business processes Work to uphold best practice and the integrity of the ServiceNow platform Education & Certification B.S. in IT related field OR degree and equivalent work experience ServiceNow Certifications - preferred ITSM, ITAM, CMDB, SAM, HAM, FSM TIL Certification - preferred Experience 2+ years IT experience, 1+ years working on ServiceNow Xanadu+ - preferred Portal, HR, ITSM, Customer Service, Catalog, MID Servers, Discovery Probes, Notify, Integrations, Scrum, ATF (automated-test framework), Transform Maps, JavaScript, XML, JSON, REST, SOAP

Microsoft 365 Engineer Onsite Daily Locals Preferred This is a Full time, permanent position and is not open to sponsorship, 3rd party representation or H1B transfer at this time. I am looking for a hands-on Microsoft 365 Engineer to own, administer, and continuously improve our enterprise M365 environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants full ownership of a modern collaboration platform, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and thrives in an onsite team environment. You'll manage daily operations, lead platform enhancements, and drive adoption across the business. Your work will directly impact company productivity, data security, and collaboration effectiveness. OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES Microsoft 365 Administration Manage user identities, groups, licensing, and security settings in Entra ID (Azure AD). Administer Exchange Online (mail flow, hybrid connectivity, retention policies). Maintain and optimize Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Outlook, and collaboration workflows. Implement backup and recovery procedures for M365 email and files. Security & Compliance Enforce Conditional Access, MFA, and identity protection protocols. Configure retention/sensitivity labels and compliance policies via Microsoft Purview. Perform periodic security audits and resolve vulnerabilities. Support hybrid identity integration between AD and Azure AD. Monitoring & Troubleshooting Use PowerShell, Graph API, M365 Admin Center, and Defender portal to monitor performance and security. Quickly resolve complex issues related to email flow, Teams meetings, SharePoint access, and identity authentication. Build automation scripts, runbooks, and dashboards. Support & Collaboration Partner with the Service Desk and app teams to improve processes and ensure change control. Provide user training, communications, and documentation. Participate in on-call rotation and off-hours upgrades. Windows Server Management Maintain and support on-prem Windows Server infrastructure. Install, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot server systems to ensure reliability. QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years in IT; 3+ years administering Microsoft 365 / Azure environments. Strong experience with Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, SharePoint Online, and Entra ID. Azure experience, including VMs, AKS, SQL managed instances, and Azure firewall. Strong PowerShell automation expertise. Experience with backup/disaster recovery and security protocols. Excellent communication and problem-solving ability. Microsoft or Azure certifications are a plus (Azure Admin, Azure Architect, M365, CCNA). Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm that has been in business for over 56 years. With over 200 currently active clients, Sterling works within the Automation, Energy, Facilities, Information Technology, Food, Logistics / Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and R&D industries. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.