• Address: Chicago, IL 60689 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/31/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Company 7ticks, LLC
Position Title Performance Engineer/Analyst
Job Code 2873248
Job Location Chicago, IL -
Description




7ticks is a leading managed service provider (MSP) for the financial trading marketplace. The Company provides an exciting set of managed IT services to trading firms of all sizes. We offer an aggressive and challenging environment which will strengthen any engineering professional's skill set. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with strong people skills and a great work ethic.

Job description:

We are currently seeking to add a Performance Engineer to the 7ticks team. The Performance Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing and quantifying network and Systems performance as it relates to electronic trade execution and market data delivery.

Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Performance Engineer will include:

Design worldwide service provider network and applications architecture based

Design, test, troubleshoot, recommend, and implement performance enhancements

Work with 7ticks management to produce customer facing analysis reports and comparisons

Design, monitor, and troubleshoot international network infrastructure, customer networks, and financial exchange connections

Utilize 3 rd party and in-house monitoring tools for analysis and quantification of data as it relates to financial trading

Document information and data helpful to team members and clients

Provide customer technical support and escalations

Excel in an intense fast paced industry that relies on the latest advances in technology, innovation, and hard work.

Understand, prioritize and drive resolution of issues through hands-on involvement and highly effective communication between responsible parties at the client site and management.

Qualifications:

Must Have:

Senior level knowledge in Linux Systems (Redhat, Suse, etc) with a strong network background

C CNP or equivalent skill set with a.NIX systems knowledge would also be considered

Strong understanding of Linux and or Windows Server Systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work on a team or in an individual setting

Experience with any or all of the following: Netscout, Wireshark, Sniffer Pro/Network General, Endace, Correlix, Corvil or other similar tools

Desired:

Multicast in a switched/routed network

VRF design and implementation

BGP and OSPF protocols

Packet and flow analysis

Trading industry experience


Desired Skills:


Non-Tech Skills:



Pay Rate: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP
Emp. Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Location: Chicago, IL -
Overtime Pay: None
Job Number: 35773337 : JS
Date Posted: 10/29/2009

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