Linux Systems Administrator
Quant Capital
Overview
In this role you will co-manage the Linux, Windows, and networking infrastructure for a growing quantitative hedge fund, ensuring high availability and robust security. You’ll work with a scientific, fast-moving team to diagnose issues, implement improvements, and plan new systems within a formal change-control framework. The position blends hands-on administration with collaboration across IT support tasks in a high-performance environment. You’ll be part of a culture that values security, uptime, and thoughtful engineering in cutting-edge financial technology.
Pay / Benefits
- benefits
- bonus
Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot Linux and Windows systems and networks to ensure uptime and security
- Investigate issues, propose and implement improvements, and plan new system deployments
- Provide end-user support and operate within change-control processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business needs and system reliability
- Work independently when needed, following established procedures and security policies
Key requirements
- Proficient Systems Administrator with strong problem-solving skills
- Good communicator and team player
- Experience with Linux (RedHat/CentOS) and Windows administration
- Familiarity with Puppet/Ansible, Satellite/Katello, Nagios or other network monitoring
- Experience with Apache/OpenSSL, Bash/Python, and OpenLDAP
- Knowledge of virtualization (VMware ESX/VirtualCenter) and Citrix
- Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, VPNs, Cisco IOS, VLANs, Juniper Junos, storage solutions (NetApp/HPE)
- Security-conscious with uptime-focused environments
- problem-solving
- clear communication
- team collaboration
- Linux (RedHat/CentOS)
- Windows administration
- Puppet/Ansible
Reference: WJ-799_20849004