Cloud Systems Engineer


New York
Permanent
USD135000 - USD140000
Financial Technology
PR/554073_1754328379
Cloud Systems Engineer

A self-clearing Broker-Dealer based on Wall Street is seeking a mid-level System Engineer to support and align their cloud infrastructure with our critical trading and clearing systems. This multifaceted role bridges the gap between infrastructure and business applications, helping to design, implement, and support cloud services (Azure and AWS) that directly integrate high-performance trading operations, OMS platforms, FIX connectivity, and back-office systems.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cloud technologies as well as domain knowledge of financial systems, including order management systems (OMS), FIX protocol, trading APIs, and clearing platforms. You'll work closely with the CTIO, MSPs, and business stakeholders to ensure that the firm's infrastructure meets the operational and compliance demands of a broker-dealer environment

Key Responsibilities:

* Report directly to the CTIO.

* Architect, implement, and support cloud infrastructure to support trading, Back-office and clearing systems.

* Work directly with business application teams to ensure the infrastructure is optimized for back-office platforms.

* Maintain and support virtualized co-location servers used for clearing connectivity and market access.

* Manage and enhance integration between cloud services and line-of-business applications.

* Partner with MSPs to maintain desktop infrastructure, endpoint security, and user support.

* Administer Microsoft 365, Azure AD (Entra ID), and identity management tools.

* Ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations around IT infrastructure and data governance.

* Configure and support email security, MDM, firewalls, and VPNs.

* Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell) for system health monitoring and business workflows.

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