Linux System Administrator

Overview

As a Linux System Administrator, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining our

Linux-based systems. Youll ensure our infrastructure is secure, scalable, and performing optimally. The

role will also include DevOps responsibilities such as automation, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure

monitoring. In addition, some hands-on network hardware engineering will be required to support the

firms datacenter and connectivity needs.

• Linux Setup and Configuration:
  
  

Deploy and configure Linux-based systems to meet performance, security, and scalability

requirements in a high-frequency trading environment.

• Command-Line Expertise:
  
  

Use command-line tools to manage, troubleshoot, and optimize systems efficiently.

• Linux Networking:
  
  

Configure and manage networking tools and settings on Linux systems to ensure smooth

system communication.

• System Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
  
  

Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve system hardware and software

issues to maintain uptime.

• Security and Patching:
  
  

Maintain system security by applying patches and updates, ensuring compliance and

system integrity.

• Automation with Ansible:
  
  

Automate configurations, patch management, and deployments using Ansible or similar

tools.

• DevOps Processes:
  
  

Own and drive automation workflows, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as

code.

• Network Hardware Support:
  
  

Deploy and maintain network switches, routers, and related systems as needed, such as

switches, routers, and firewalls in datacenter environments.

Skills

• Solid experience with Linux server setup, configuration, and administration.
• Strong command-line skills for managing and troubleshooting Linux systems.
• Experience working with Red Hat or other enterprise-grade Linux distributions.
• Familiarity with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Proficiency in Linux networking tools and an understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and
  
  

routing.

• Basic experience with network hardware installation and diagnostics.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
  
  

or a related field preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator, with exposure to
  
  

DevOps workflows and physical network infrastructure.

• Certifications: Relevant Linux certifications (e.g., LPIC, CompTIA Linux+) are a plus.