Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux Engineer to work with a financial services end customer.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems engineering within financial services environments. Experience with GTIS (Global Technology Infrastructure Services) and Windows systems is also essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based systems to support business operations and technology initiatives.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable infrastructure solutions.
* Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across a variety of Linux distributions.
* Participate in the planning and execution of system upgrades, patches, and security hardening.
* Ensure system availability, reliability, and business continuity through proactive monitoring and incident response.
* Contribute to automation and configuration management efforts to improve efficiency and consistency.
* Work with GTIS and Windows platform teams to ensure seamless integration and support across environments.
* Document systems configurations, procedures, and policies.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Linux Engineer in enterprise-scale environments, ideally within the financial services industry.
* Strong knowledge of Linux OS internals, networking, and storage.
* Hands-on experience with GTIS tools and practices.
* Proficiency with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar).
* Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
* Solid understanding of IT security principles and best practices.
* Experience with Windows server environments and interoperability with Linux systems.
* Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications such as RHCE, LPIC, or similar.
* Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
This is an inside IR35 role working via umbrella company.