Systems Operations Specialist

Nasdaq - New York, United States

Hiring: Systems Operations Specialist Company: Nasdaq Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:55:56 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Accessibility, Ansible, Bash, CI/CD, CPT, Chef, CloudWatch, Configuration Management, DNS, Datadog, EKS, GitHub, GitLab, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, LLM, Linux, Load Balancing, PowerShell, Prometheus, Puppet, Python, RHEL, TCP/IP, Terraform About the job Experience: •4 years of experience in systems or technical operations, including application support and infrastructure management. •At least 4 years of experience in systems or technical operations, including application support and infrastructure management. Required Skills: •Monitor, maintain, and support production systems and applications running on-premises, AWS cloud environments and Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, ensuring consistent uptime, performance, and rapid incident resolution in a 24/7 global environment. •Contribute to the design, implementation, and deployment of cloud-native platform capabilities, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. •Build and maintain automation tools using Python, Bash, and PowerShell, while automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows across cloud environments. •Partner cross-functionally with engineering and development teams to resolve operational issues, identify documentation gaps, and drive continuous improvements. •Respond to incidents, service requests, and escalations in a timely manner, maintaining high standards of quality and clear communication across stakeholders. Qualifications: •Must be able to work on weekends on a rotational schedule •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience in technology or infrastructure operations. •Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with experience building and maintaining operational tooling and automated workflows. •Strong hands-on experience supporting Linux environments (RHEL preferred), including command-line administration, system troubleshooting, security best practices, and networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, load balancing, and connectivity troubleshooting. •Clear communicator with experience working in collaborative, globally distributed teams; ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends. •Relevant industry certifications in cloud, infrastructure, or operations. •Applied hands-on capability in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management and deployment automation tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, or similar technologies. •Passion for continuous improvement and automation, with experience leveraging AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, or similar technologies to optimize workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational effectiveness. •This position will be located in New York or Toronto and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. •This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!