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System Administrator

IMC Financial Markets is a proprietary trading firm and market maker for various financial instruments listed on exchanges throughout the world.

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System Administrator

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Join IMC if you’re looking to work in the fast-paced environment of algorithmic trading, where you can have true impact! We are looking for the brightest in IT Administration and -Support to help us scale our environment. We are an ambitious company where you can feel at home, where we care for your personal development and make sure you are challenged every day!

SYSTEM ENGINEER (Junior) AT IMC:

If you have been working in IT for a few years now and you like to configure, automate and scale systems you will feel right at home within IMC. In our all-round IT Support team, we cover everything from 1st line support to all our office automation. That means that you too are expected to work on support duties during the week for around 50% of your time. This helps you to know all ins- and outs of our setup and you can use the remaining time improving this and much more in our infrastructure.

It is in our best interest to scale our systems fast, build and keep a reliable infrastructure and create clear user groups and structures (AD), automation (PDQ) and reliability overall (MS Exchange, MS Server 2019, VMware vSphere, security, AWS EC2).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • We are huge fans of our interdisciplinary team setup that we have today, so that is why you too will work on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd line Support to our users (ad hoc and through tickets in JIRA) for around 50% of your time;
  • You will work on challenging projects that improve our system infrastructure;
  • We believe that you add value by working on continuous improvement for:
    • Windows systems and tooling (MS Exchange/server 2019, MDM/WDS);
    • Hardware and software updates/upgrades;
    • Virtualization (VMware and AWS) and Backup (Veritas NetBackup);
    • Security and networking (Vulnerability management, PDQ, Infoblox, Crowdstrike);
    • System automation (Powershell);
    • Network troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshoot, escalate and document issues and improvements using (JIRA and user documentation);
  • Assist with execution of desk and physical equipment moves;
  • Everything necessary to keep us moving! This will teach you a lot of new things!

WHO YOU ARE:

IMC is a company where things move fast and people work to become the best in their field, so do you! That is why you are always looking for areas of personal development (at IMC we are committed to help you with that!). We are curious and like to understand why things are working the way they do and how we can improve and automate things. In short: how can we leverage technology to become more robust as a company? 

We are self-starters, work with a sense of urgency and prioritise on business needs, so do you! But what else do you bring?

  • A degree (MBO/BSc) in ICT related field, or equivalent practical experience;
  • A minimum of 4 years working experience of which 2 in a similar role;
  • You live in the Netherlands at this moment in time (important!);
  • Confident in written and spoken English communication (we have +40 nationalities here);
  • Hands on experience / knowledge on/with:
    • MS Server technology;
    • Active Directory Administration;
    • Security setup and -systems;
    • Virtualisation;
    • Scripting (considered a plus);
    • Mobile Device Management (MDM) (considered a plus);
    • Network troubleshooting (considered a plus);
  • Knowledge of Windows OS and Mac OS (Linux experience is a plus);
  • Excellent troubleshooting- and diagnostic skills; ability to solve problems fast and with the right quality standards;
  • Have a desire to learn new skills and evolve as IMC introduces new technologies to the environment;
  • Willing to get involved on physical tasks such as desk moves and room setups.

WHAT MAKES IT FUN?

The people, the impact you can have, the personal growth you can accomplish and your direct team members (now 6 people!). We have a flat hierarchy, a great office with free breakfast and lunch, cool company events and plenty of room for you to develop in many directions! We operate at the bleeding edge of technology. If something new can potentially bring an advantage we will actively invest in developing and utilising that solution. Implementation and support of IMC’s technology systems is viewed as a driver of our success and not a cost center.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Within IMC we believe technology is key to success and we leverage it to the fullest to make smart decisions and combine this with talented people across the board. Our workforce is varied and we have people from all over the world with all different backgrounds. We believe working together and giving people full responsibility is the best way to support great decision making. We will support you whenever you need it!

Our workforce is just as varied. IMCers are drawn from a broad range of nationalities and backgrounds; what they have in common is their deep technical expertise, extraordinary smarts and highly collaborative approach. We give people lots of responsibility and the support they need to make an impact from day one. Our flat structure and open collaborative culture stimulate the sharing of ideas, knowledge and technology between our different teams.

IMC: JOIN A WORLD-CLASS GLOBAL MARKET MAKER

IMC is a world-renowned market maker with offices in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role, at the centre of the financial markets, provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.

In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact. This means real work as well as dedicated training programmes and mentors.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun – whether solving complex problems or taking part in team-building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute to a better society through our foundation.

IMC: JOIN A WORLD-CLASS GLOBAL MARKET MAKER

IMC is a world-renowned market maker with offices in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. We use algorithmic trading and advanced technology to buy and sell securities across multiple trading venues. Our vital role, at the centre of the financial markets, provides liquidity for buyers and sellers worldwide.

In the late 1980s, IMC quickly identified the importance of technology in the fast-evolving trading environment. Our passion for innovation continues to drive us today. Although our company has grown rapidly over recent decades, we still approach our work with the same entrepreneurial spirit, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation. We like our people to think for themselves and we give them the responsibility and support they need to make an impact. This means real work as well as dedicated training programmes and mentors.

While we work hard, we also have a lot of fun – whether solving complex problems or taking part in team-building, leisure and sporting activities. IMC also enables its employees to contribute to a better society through our foundation.