Sr Systems Engineer- Reliability Engineering and Operations

CME Group

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$108,700–$181,100 / yr
Posted
33 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $145k
$98k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $136,100–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About CME Group

CME Group operates the world''s largest financial derivatives marketplace, offering futures and options products across interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products, and metals. Industry: Financial Exchanges & Derivatives

CME Group currently has 11 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,900–$199,800 across 11 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Systems Engineer- Reliability Engineering and Operations

The Senior Systems Engineer role at CME Group's Reliability Engineering and Operations team involves managing Windows server administration, configuration, networking, and scripting in a large-scale distributed computing environment. The incumbent will define problem statements, gather data, prioritize alternatives, and execute plans with supervision while demonstrating expertise in systems like Windows/Linux/Openshift, cloud computing, and virtualization technologies such as SCCM and Active Directory. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, automating processes using Terraform and Git, implementing SLO/SLI-driven observability on GCP infrastructure, and maintaining system availability for projects. The role requires strong communication skills to work closely with customers and provide support for new initiatives, ensuring the reliability of CME Group's critical financial market systems.

What you'll do

  • Defines problem statements, gathers data, and documents issues for analysis.
  • Configures systems, implements scripts, and automates processes independently.
  • Gathers customer requirements, maintains project environments, and follows deployment plans.
  • Troubleshoots complex issues, identifies root causes, and implements solutions proactively.
  • Expertise in engineering scalable GCP infrastructure using Terraform and implementing observability.

What we're looking for

  • Strong knowledge of Windows server administration, configuration, and networking.
  • Expertise in scripting, automation, large-scale distributed computing, and security.
  • Proficiency with SCCM and Active Directory.
  • Ability to gather customer requirements, analyze environments, and maintain project availability.
  • Troubleshoots complex issues independently, implements solutions, and documents them thoroughly.
  • Experience engineering scalable GCP infrastructure using Terraform and implementing observability.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills for working with customers.

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