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Senior Linux System Engineer / Administrator - Trading, York
Client: East End Resources
Location:
York
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Our client is a mid-size financial services firm which is a Linux shop both on the server side and the trader desktops.
The client has multiple locations - the London office is small and you will be the sole Linux administrator.
Some Windows administration skills are a plus but not strictly necessary.
We face our users directly and interact with them frequently.
Good communication skills are important.
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on professional for our growing systems administration team.
Systems Administrators are responsible for the workstations and servers of our rapidly expanding trading operations.
In addition to all systems work both on the desktops and in the data centers, Systems Administrators frequently interact with users at various levels across our organization.
Skills & Attributes:
* Fluency in Linux administration is a must
* Experience in Debian/Ubuntu preferred
* A demonstrated ability to work tasks to completion and tolerate frequent context switches
* Experience scripting in bash and python is preferred, SQL and Perl a plus
* Knowledge of cybersecurity tools including 2FA, iptables rulesets, Malwarebytes, fail2ban, etc.
* Ability to move and install equipment weighing up to 50lbs
* Preference to apply a breadth of experience towards varied responsibilities in a small-shop environment
* Comfortable with hands-on work, racking and stacking in data centers is commonplace
Responsibilities include:
* Installations of workstations on our trading floors and in offices
* Installations of servers and networking appliances in data centers, sometimes requiring travel
Additional tasks include:
* Hardware maintenance
* Large-scale build-outs, sometimes requiring travel, both domestic and international
* Installations of office appliances such as printers, phones, televisions, etc.
This role will be fully in-person based out of London.
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