Linux Systems Administrator

Overview

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.With 5,400+ employees and over 80,000 institutional, commercial, and payments clients, we operate from more than 80 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.

Business Segment Overview

Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies.

Position Purpose: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Linux Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of computer systems, particularly Linux-based servers. The role involves providing support to end-users, resolving issues in a timely manner, and actively contributing to the enhancement of our IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Primary duties will include: 

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux servers and systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Automating routine tasks using scripting languages such as Ansible, Bash, Python, or Go-lang
• Implementing and managing virtualization technologies and containerization platforms like Docker, Podman or Kubernetes.
• Experiencing configuring and running automated CI/CD jobs.
• Implementing and maintaining security protocols to comply with financial industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS).
• Regularly updating systems to patch security vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with industry security standards.
• Providing high-level expertise in resolving complex technical issues and outages, often under time-sensitive conditions.
• Collaborating with other IT teams for cross-functional issues affecting Linux systems
• Monitor system performance and ensure optimal functioning of IT infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, providing quick and effective solutions.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Collaborate with other IT team members to optimize system performance and enhance system security.
• Provide technical support to end-users, assisting them with hardware and software issues.

Qualifications

To land this role you will need:

• 7+ years of experience as a Senior Linux Administrator.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems, particularly RedHat, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
• Experience with software development lifecycle
• Proficiency with automating and writing tools in Python or Golang
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or KVM.
• Familiarity with cloud services, such as Azure, AWS is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to system monitoring and issue resolution.

Working environment:

• 4 days' work from office.