Senior Linux Engineer

Description

Senior Linux Engineer, Enterprise Technology
New York, NY
Our firm, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded around 1995, seeks a Senior Linux Engineer to join our Enterprise Technology team.
The Enterprise Technology division is responsible for delivering high-quality IT products for our global employee population via core infrastructure, automation, security, and cloud-based services.
Responsibilities
Developing architecture solutions for servers and desktops in a Linux operating system environment
Leading projects from concept to implementation and execution, and providing ongoing support
Identifying, prioritizing, and resolving Level 2/3 incidents and requests
Proactively identifying problem areas and providing solutions to enhance the quality of service and prevent future problems
Researching new methods to leverage emerging tools to continuously enhance our systems
Installing and supporting Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS)
Working efficiently with our internal technology teams and other operations groups
Qualifications
5+ years of industry experience in systems engineering and technical support
An educational background in computer science or IT (preferred)
Experience with scripting and coding (Python, PowerShell, Go, Perl, Java, C, Shell, etc)
A background in Linux package management (dpkg/apt, rpm/yum, etc)
Working knowledge of IT automation frameworks such as salt/ansible/or puppet
Knowledge of desktop/server hardware and computer security
In-depth knowledge of system/OS level networking
Experience supporting storage infrastructure (netapp/emc)
Experience balancing information security with systems administration
Strong ability to work well as part of a team that supports production, back-office computing, and end user support functions
The ability to read and interpret technical documents
Participate in off-hours, weekends, and holidays on-call support as required
Available for occasional travel to different Offices based out of New York and London to provide support from those regions
Benefits
Our firm continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While our firm offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, our firm's cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
5 weeks of paid vacation per year
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
International medical insurance
Free gym membership

Posted on : 2021-02-23T17:59:11Z