Technology - TechOps Engineer

TechOPS Engineer - AlgoQuant Asset Management

Location: Remote - EU or Dubai
Team: TechOPS
Reporting to: Head of TechOps

About AlgoQuant

At AlgoQuant, we're building the future of digital asset management; grounded in rigorous research, world-class technology and a relentless focus on performance.
We began as a proprietary trading firm, developing sophisticated algorithmic strategies and operating in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets. That DNA remains at our core, but today we are evolving into a fully remote, globally distributed investment management business. This transformation reflects a broader ambition: to scale our edge, deliver institutional-grade results, and set new standards for the industry.

Our quantitative environment is built to empower innovation, combining vast data capabilities, disciplined model development, and highly automated execution. Risk is embedded in every layer of our thinking, with robust measurement, control, and scenario analysis integrated into our systems and decision-making. Technology is not just a tool for us, it’s a core competency and a competitive advantage

Role Overview

We are seeking a TechOps Engineer with a strong system administration and operational focus to manage and continuously improve AlgoQuant’s internal and production systems. This role is highly hands-on and centers on identity, endpoints, user and service administration, system reliability, and operational hygiene, while working closely with Security, DevOps, and Engineering.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of corporate and internal systems, ensuring they are secure, up to date, well-monitored, and responsive to business needs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fundamentals with operational discipline, clear communication, and a high sense of ownership.

Key Responsibilities

System Administration & Operations (Primary Focus)

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user lifecycle management, group and role assignments, Conditional Access, and MFA

• Manage Microsoft Intune and corporate devices, including device enrollment, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and endpoint security controls

• Own user/group management across internal systems, SaaS platforms, and internal services, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews

• Administer and support enterprise SaaS services and internally hosted services, ensuring availability, security, and proper access controls

• Plan and execute system updates, patching, and configuration changes across endpoints and services with minimal disruption

• Act as a primary point for requests and incident management, ensuring timely resolution, clear communication, and proper escalation

• Maintain and improve monitoring, alerting, and operational dashboards for internal and production systems

• Document systems, procedures, and operational runbooks to ensure clarity and repeatability

Information Security & Reliability

• Apply and maintain security baselines for systems, devices, and services in line with company policies

• Manage secrets, credentials, and API keys, including rotation and lifecycle controls

• Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and post-incident remediation

• Contribute to disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational pain points and manual workflows and drive automation to reduce toil and error rates

• Use scripting and tooling to enforce consistency across systems and environments

• Continuously improve operational processes, monitoring coverage, and response quality

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with DevOps and Engineering to ensure systems integrate cleanly with CI/CD and production environments

• Partner with Security, Finance, and Operations to support compliance, cost optimization, and vendor management

• Communicate clearly with stakeholders during incidents, changes, and maintenance activities

System Administration

• Manage user accounts, access rights, and permissions across systems and services.

• Oversee API key and credential management, including rotation and lifecycle policies.

• Track and optimize service utilization to ensure cost efficiency and operational hygiene.

• Implement governance processes for provisioning, deprovisioning, and auditability.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in system administration within a cloud-first or hybrid environment.

• Deep practical expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user lifecycle. management, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, and access reviews.

• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Intune, including device enrollment, compliance and security policies, application deployment, and OS update/patch management.

• Experience managing corporate devices (Windows, macOS, and/or Linux), including hardening, patching, and endpoint security.

• Proven experience administering enterprise SaaS and internal services, including SSO integration, JIT/SCIM, access control, and auditability.

• Strong understanding of patching, configuration management, and operational change control.

• Experience handling requests and incidents, including prioritization, escalation, clear communication, and post-incident follow-up.

• Practical experience with monitoring and alerting for systems, devices, and services.

• Solid grasp of identity, endpoint, and systems security fundamentals, including least-privilege access and secrets management.

• Good in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to reduce operational toil and enforce consistency.

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD environments from an operational support perspective.

• Atlassian Jira/Monday.com automation, n8n or similar AI automation tool experience

• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills

• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset focused on reliability and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

• Corporate and internal systems are secure, up to date, and well-managed

• User onboarding, offboarding, and access changes are reliable, auditable, and low-friction

• Devices, identities, and services are monitored and compliant

• Incidents and requests are handled efficiently with clear communication and follow-through

• Automation steadily reduces operational overhead and risk

Why Join AlgoQuant

• Join a high-performance, globally distributed team tackling some of the hardest problems in digital asset investing.

• Gain exposure to institutional-grade infrastructure in one of the fastest-growing asset classes.

• Work alongside experienced professionals in trading, engineering, operations, and fund management.

• Be part of a firm that values autonomy, continuous learning, and decisive execution