Contractor- Endpoint Engineer

CTC is a groundbreaking proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on 
helping the world price and handle risk. Our fun and unquestioning culture inspire us to solve 
the industry’s most exciting problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment. 

CTC is looking for a Senior Endpoint Engineer to join our Endpoint Engineering team. As a 
member of the Endpoint Engineering Team, the Endpoint Engineer provides daily support and 
maintenance of CTC’s endpoint hardware, operating systems, applications, and associated 
infrastructure software. This role includes solving critical business incidents and collaborating 
with Traders, Service Desk personnel, and other support staff. Additionally, the Engineer will 
assist with Level 1 service requests related to CTC’s Linux Engineering and Network Engineering 
systems. A strong customer focus, proactive demeanor, ownership attitude, and sense of 
urgency are critical. 

What you’ll do: 
 Coordinate the design and implementation of endpoint system infrastructures, 
applications, and related products, with a focus on systems planning, security principles, 
and software management standard methodologies. 
 Adopt a data driven approach to analyzing and resolving complex challenges. 
 Apply an engineering approach and automation to enhance service delivery and boost 
user happiness. 
 Solve software-related issues, particularly in high-speed, fast paced trading 
environments. 
 Research new technologies and solutions to optimize workflows. 
 Participate in strategic and tactical meetings as needed and develop and implement 
solutions in collaboration with the team. 
 Participate in an on-call rotation with the team for off-hours support. 

What skills we’re looking for: 
 Highly proficient in administering Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. 
 Experience handling users, groups, and computers within Microsoft Entra ID (Azure) and 
Active Directory (AD), Microsoft M365 and Jamf for MacOS. 
 Demonstrable understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Citrix, 
with knowledge of VSAN, HCI, and node/cluster management. 
 Ability to use data mapping tools, including advanced SQL and Excel data manipulation. 
 Solid grasp of Windows Server roles like DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and File Services. 
 Solid understanding of scripting with PowerShell, VBScript, or Python. 
 Ability to build and deploy standardized Windows images using SCCM OSD, Altiris, and 
Intune Deployment Services, and package applications for deployment via SCCM and 
Altiris. 
 Strong experience in technical writing, documentation and communication skills. 
 Experience with fundamental networking principles, including network switch and 
router configuration. 
 Solid understanding of Linux bash and shell scripting, core Linux services, applications, 
configurations, filesystems, and permissions. 
 Relevant certifications such as Microsoft, RedHat, and CCNA are advantageous.

 
Who you are: 
 Somebody who takes pride in reducing operational complexity. 
 Somebody who loathes repetitive tasks and itches to automate them. 
 Somebody who deeply understands the environment in which they operate. 
 Somebody who measures everything and makes data-driven decisions.