Systems Operations Specialist
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Before you apply
SalaryCA$84k – CA$115k
LocationCA-Toronto-York St 24/25
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 14, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
At least 4 years of experience supporting production systems, cloud infrastructure, or systems operations
Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Linux administration, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the Linux command line
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar tools
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and client service skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and regulated environment
Experience supporting real-time, highly available, or business-critical applications
Familiarity with monitoring, observability, CI/CD, networking, security, and tools such as Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, or GitLab
An interest in capital markets, trading technology, or financial services
Skills
Linux
AWS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Python
Bash
PowerShell
Terraform
Datadog
Grafana
CloudWatch
CloudTrail
GitLab
Benefits
Health insurance
Bonus
Equity
The Role
We’re looking for a Systems Operations Specialist to join our Canadian Equities team in Toronto, reporting to the Manager of Systems Operations. In this role, you’ll help keep our trading platforms stable, reliable, and ready to support clients in a fast-moving market environment.
This is a unique opportunity to combine systems operations, market operations, and client support. You’ll fit right in if you’re technically curious, comfortable communicating with clients and internal teams, and energized by solving problems that have a real impact on the Canadian capital markets.
What You’ll Do
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Monitor and support production systems to maintain the reliability, availability, and performance of our Canadian equities platforms.
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Configure, maintain, and enhance Linux and AWS-based infrastructure, including supporting the team’s continued migration to AWS.
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Troubleshoot incidents and real-time application issues, working closely with developers and other technology teams to resolve problems.
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Support clients and internal stakeholders by responding to technical and operational questions clearly and effectively.
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Build and improve automation, operational workflows, documentation, and runbooks to reduce manual work and strengthen platform support.
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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At least 4 years of experience supporting production systems, cloud infrastructure, or systems operations.
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Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Linux administration, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the Linux command line.
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Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform, or similar tools.
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Strong troubleshooting, communication, and client service skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and regulated environment.
Nice to Have
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Experience supporting real-time, highly available, or business-critical applications.
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Familiarity with monitoring, observability, CI/CD, networking, security, and tools such as Datadog, Grafana, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, or GitLab.
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An interest in capital markets, trading technology, or financial services.
This position will be located in 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.
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
What We Offer
We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.
The base pay range for this role is $84,000 - $115,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.