Senior Linux Engineer

Senior Linux Engineer, Enterprise TechnologyNew York, NYOur 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 groupsQualifications• 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 regionsBenefitsOur 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

Created: 2025-01-09